Shrimp Bisque - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. raw shrimp
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
4 Tbsp. butter
1 onion, minced
1 rib celery, minced
1/2 carrot, grated
2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1 qt. light cream or half and half
1/4 tsp. pepper
dry sherry
chopped parsley

Preparation

Boil shrimp with garlic and salt in 3 cups of water for 4 to 5 minutes; drain, reserving liquid.
Shell and devein shrimp. Return shells to reserved cooking liquid and boil down until liquid measures 1 1/2 cups.
Strain and reserve broth.