Which soup is pale pink or red in color and is made from puréed shellfish shells?

Which soup is pale pink or red in color and is made from puréed shellfish shells?

• A. Gazpacho
• B. Bisque
• C. Chowder
• D. Consomme

Answer: (B)

Bisque is a creamy soup built from simmering crustacean shells to extract their flavor and color, then puréeing the shells (often along with some meat) and straining to create a smooth, velvety texture. That puréed shell mixture contributes the distinctive pale pink to red hue, especially when finished with a touch of cream. Gazpacho uses tomatoes and is served cold, so its color comes from tomatoes rather than shellfish. Chowder is thick and dairy-rich, typically white or yellow from potatoes and milk, not pink. Consommé is a clear broth, pale and transparent, with none of the shellfish-purée coloration.

Bisque is a creamy soup built from simmering crustacean shells to extract their flavor and color, then puréeing the shells (often along with some meat) and straining to create a smooth, velvety texture. That puréed shell mixture contributes the distinctive pale pink to red hue, especially when finished with a touch of cream. Gazpacho uses tomatoes and is served cold, so its color comes from tomatoes rather than shellfish. Chowder is thick and dairy-rich, typically white or yellow from potatoes and milk, not pink. Consommé is a clear broth, pale and transparent, with none of the shellfish-purée coloration.