A little trivia here.

What makes a bisque a bisque and not a chowder?

Both bisques and chowders are made with seafood and vegetables, with a cream base.

Smoked Salmon Bisque

Elise Bauer

Chowders tend to be more stew-like or chunky, and bisques pureed.

We half-pureed this smoked salmon bisque, which accounts for the photograph.

So creamy and good!

Cook until heated through.

Put flour into a separate bowl.

Slowly add the milk, beating with a wire whisk until smooth.

Mix in the cream.

Stir into the soup.

Simmer for 5 more minutes.

Do not allow the soup to boil after the addition of the dairy.

Garnish with fresh dill.