Celery Shrimp Bisque - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups peeled diced potatoes
2 cups chopped celery
2 cups water
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
4 cups half-and-half
1/4 cup flour
1 lb medium shrimp, cleaned
1/4 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 cup dry sherry

Preparation

Combine first 6 ingredients in a large dutch oven.
Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 10 minutes.
Mix flour and half-and-half in small bowl.
Add to potatoes, stirring well.
Add shrimp.
Add butter and celery salt.
Cook on medium until thick and bubbly.
Stir in sherry.