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Nutritional Values

🔥450kcal
💪18gProtein
🌾12gCarbs
🥑35gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥛 Dairy 🦐 Shellfish

Jomfruhummer Bisque

How to order / say it
Say it Jomfruhummer Bisque — [yom-froo-huhm-er bisque]
Order I'd like a bowl of Jomfruhummer Bisque.
Locally Jeg vil gerne have en skål Jomfruhummer Bisque.
Say locally

A rich, creamy soup made from local langoustines.

Why try it?

This dish is a testament to Aalborg's coastal influence, showcasing fresh seafood from the nearby waters. It's an elegant starter that reflects the Nordic admiration for quality local produce.

How it tastes

The bisque is creamy and smooth, combining the delicate sweetness of langoustines with aromatic herbs and a hint of brandy.

Origin & History — first documented: 1880

Emerging in the late 19th century, this bisque gained popularity in Aalborg as fishing grew to be a dominant local trade, integrating langoustines into traditional recipes.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🦐 500 g langoustines
  • 🥛 200 ml cream
  • 🧄 1 onion
  • 🥕 1 carrot
  • 🍷 50 ml brandy
  • 🐟 500 ml fish stock
  • 🌿 1 bay leaf

Method

  1. 1 Sauté the langoustines with onion and carrot.
  2. 2 Add brandy and fish stock; simmer.
  3. 3 Blend, strain, and mix in cream before serving.

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