INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup
butter
3/4 cup
all-purpose flour
1/2 cup
chopped yellow onion
1/4 cup
chopped celery
1/4 cup
chopped green bell pepper
2 cloves
garlic, minced
1/2 tsp
Old Bay seasoning
2 cups
half-and-half
8 1/2 cups
Shrimp Stock, recipe follows
1/4 cup
brandy
5 tbsp
tomato paste
1 tsp
smoked paprika
1 lb
peeled and deveined large fresh shrimp
Garnish: dry sherry, chopped fresh parsley
French bread