Ingredient:

• shells from 1 pound shrimp
• 5 quarts water
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 4 onions, quartered
• ½ bunch celery, sliced
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 cloves garlic, sliced
• 2 sprigs fresh parsley
• 5 whole cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme