Test Kitchen Recipes
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Lobster Bisque
My grandmother would make lobster bisque all the time, so it's always been a comforting recipe to me. If you don't care to cook live lobsters, they can usually cook it where you buy them. Just be sure to tell them to keep the shells; they are key to this delicious soup! —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor
Butternut Bisque
A delicious dinner is even more memorable when I start with this butternut squash bisque. It has a bit zip...
Autumn Bisque
I like cozy comfort soups that taste creamy—without the cream. This one’s full of good stuff like rutabagas, leeks, fresh...
Mushroom Shrimp Bisque
This comforting recipe was born out of my family's love for seafood. For many years I tried to make a...
Carrot-Parsnip Bisque
Warm and comforting, this delicious soup makes a pretty presentation. Easy to prepare, it's a treat to serve for family...
Veggie Chowder
Packed with potatoes, carrots and corn, this soup is a great healthy dinner choice. It's not too heavy, so it...
Garlicky Cheddar Cheese Bisque
I came up with a cheddar cheese soup a while ago and decided to give it a boost with a...
Seafood Bisque
We live on the Gulf Coast, where fresh seafood is plentiful. I adapted several recipes to come up with this...
Shrimp Bisque
I enjoy both Cajun and Mexican cuisine, and this rich, elegant soup combines the best of both. I serve it...
Creamy Seafood Bisque
This deceptively simple bisque makes a special first course or even a casual meal with a salad or bread. I...
Elegant Seafood Bisque
Creamy bisque is elegant enough for sit-down dinners yet hearty enough for casual gatherings.—Mike Payne, Hixson, Tennessee
Roasted Red Pepper Bisque
Folks are sure to comment about the awesome roasted red pepper flavor in this velvety soup. It's a fantastic first...
Asparagus Soup with Lemon Creme Fraiche
A fresh and easy asparagus soup, pureed until it's smooth, is a definite winner. Serve it warm or chilled depending...
Pumpkin Bisque with Smoked Gouda
I love the smell of this rich, cheesy soup as it bubbles on the stove. The Gouda cheese adds a...
Salmon Bisque
Nutrition experts recommend 2 fish meals per week. This soup recipe from Barbara Parks of Renton, Washington is a tempting...
Gingered Pumpkin Bisque
Every spoonful of this pretty pumpkin soup hints of autumn. Serve it as the first course at your special, sit-down...
Pumpkin Soup
While it looks elegant and is an appealing addition to a holiday meal, this creamy soup is so simple to...
Mexican Shrimp Bisque
I enjoy both Cajun and Mexican cuisines, and this rich, elegant soup combines the best of both. I serve it...
Nutty Pumpkin Bisque
Hearty and comforting pumpkin soup is the perfect starter to a holiday meal or the star performer of an autumn...
Artichoke Tomato Bisque
Tomatoes and roasted sweet red pepper pair up to create a fabulous base for this herb cream soup. Serve it...
Ginger Butternut Squash Bisque
This soup is filling enough for my husband, and it’s vegetarian, which I love. The couple who introduced us made...
Sweet Potato Bisque
I love to serve this bright orange, sweet potato bisque for special occasions in fall and winter. The recipe includes...
Cheddar Pear Soup
Pears and sharp cheddar have always been one of my favorite flavor combos. This recipe brings the two together in...
Sweet Potato and Crab Soup
This sweet and savory soup is quick and easy to prepare. You can substitute butternut squash or pumpkin for the...
