OLD RELIABLE SHRIMP STOCK

      Title: OLD RELIABLE SHRIMP STOCK
  Categories: Shrimp, Soups, Bubba gump
       Yield: 2 Quarts
  
       2 lb Unpeeled medium-size fresh
            - shrimp with heads
       3 qt Water
       1 lg Carrot
       2    Celery stalks, quartered
       1 md Onion, quartered
     1/2 c  Fresh thyme sprigs, with
            - stems
     1/2 c  Fresh parsley sprigs
     1/2 c  Fresh basil leaves
     1/2 c  Fresh oregano sprigs with
            - stems
       1 tb Dried savory
  
   Remove heads and peel shrimp; place heads and shells in a large Dutch
   oven. Reserve shrimp for another use. Add water and remaining
   ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 45
   minutes. Pour mixture through a wire mesh strainer into a container,
   discarding solids. Use desired amount of stock for soups and sauces,
   and freeze remainder for another use.
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