Shrimp Bisque - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. shrimp
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/4 c. chopped onion
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
4 Tbsp. butter
4 Tbsp. flour
2 c. half and half
2 Tbsp. dry sherry

Preparation

Wash shrimp and place in 1-quart boiling water.
Bring water back to boiling.
Cover and remove from heat.
Let stand for 5 minutes.
Remove shrimp and add next 5 ingredients to cooking water.
Simmer 30 minutes.
Peel, devein and chop shrimp.
When stock is finished simmering, blend in blender with 1/2 the shrimp until smooth.