Shrimp And Okra Bisque Recipe

• 3 whl bay leaves
• 2 tsp Salt
• 1 1/2 tsp Dry mustard
• 1 1/4 tsp White pepper
• 1 tsp Cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp Dry thyme leaves
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper
• 1/2 tsp Dry sweet basil leaves
• 1/4 c. Plus
• 2 Tbsp. Veg oil *in*all*
• 3/4 lb Okra, sliced 1/4 inch thick (3 c. sliced), *in*all*
• 3/4 c. Finely minced onions
• 3/4 c. Finely minced green bell peppers
• 3/4 c. Finely minced celery
• 4 Tbsp. Unsalted butter
• 2 tsp Chopped garlic
• 1/4 c. All-purpose flour
• 5 1/2 c. , *in*all*, seafood stock
• 1/2 c. Finely minced green onions
• 3 doz peeled medium shrimp, abt. 3/4 lb.

Directions