Shrimp Bisque - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/2 lb. uncooked heads-on shrimp
2 carrots, chopped
3 celery stalks, chopped
1 (3 oz.) pkg. crab and shrimp boil
2 onions, each stuck with 6 whole cloves
1/2 c. unsalted butter or margarine
5 green onions, chopped fine
1/4 c. minced parsley
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced
1 bay leaf
3/4 c. flour
1 1/2 c. whipping cream
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper or to taste
salt to taste
1/4 c. dry sherry
chopped chives (if desired)

Preparation

Peel shrimp, reserving shells and heads.
Cover and refrigerate shrimp until ready to use.