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Ingredients

• ✓ shrimp shell
• onion
• celery
• celery leaf
• lemon
• garlic
• black peppercorn
• thyme
• bay leaf
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Combine shrimp shells, onion, celery, celery leaves, lemon, garlic, peppercorns, thyme sprigs, and bay leaves in a saucepan. Pour in water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until reduced by half, skimming off foam as necessary, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
2. 2 Strain and discard solids. Use immediately, or let cool to room temperature and refrigerate or freeze for later use.

By TRB

Ingredients

• ✓ shrimp shell
• carrot
• onion
• celery
• garlic
• white vinegar
• salt
• black pepper
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Combine shrimp shells, carrots, onion, celery, garlic, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Pour in water, then close and lock the lid. Select Manual according to manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 60 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
2. 2 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
3. 3 Pour liquid through a strainer and discard all solids.

By Soup Loving Nicole