1 lb. (3 c.) cleaned raw med. shrimp (2 lb. in shell)
1 med. onion, finely chopped
2 green onions, finely chopped
3 or 4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 c. celery, finely chopped
1/2 c. butter, butter or oil
2 tbsp. flour
2 1/2 c. water
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can tomato puree
2 bay leaves
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
4 drops Tabasco sauce
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. whole thyme, crushed
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 hard cooked eggs, for garnish

In large skillet, saute onion, green onion, garlic and celery in butter until tender. Add flour; cook and stir until lightly browned. Add water, tomato puree, bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce and seasonings.