Shells from 2 pounds raw shrimp

7 cups cold water

6 whole peppercorns

1 cup coarsely chopped onion

2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped

1 bay leaf

1 garlic clove (optional)

 

Put all ingredients in pot and bring to a boil (covered).   Simmer for 2 hours and replenish with

water if needed.   Strain.  Can be tightly covered and stored in frig. for several days or for

a month or longer.

 

yield:6 cups