Shrimp stock

intermediate cooking series
1-2 hours
about 1 gallon

2 pounds of shrimp peels  (ask store to save peels for you)
1 large onion chopped
1 carrot chopped
2 stalks of celery chopped
2 leeks chopped
1 tsp peppercorns
2 tbs tomato paste (helps with the coloring of stock)
cold water to cover, about 1 gallon

could also add: garlic, herbs, parsnip, turnips

put all ingredients in large stock pot. Bring to a low simmer. cook 1-2 hours or until flavor is reached. Strain through fine sieve and freeze.

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