Houston Shrimp Creole

2 medium onions, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
½ cup chopped celery
4 tbsp. bacon drippings
3 tbsp. tomato paste
4 cup canned tomatoes
3 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 small bay leaf, crumbled
1 tbsp. minced celery leaves
2 tbsp. minced fresh parsley
½ tsp. Tabasco sauce
4 cup medium shrimp, cooked, shelled
salt to taste

Saute first 3 ingredients in bacon drippings until onions are golden. Add tomato paste, tomatoes, seasonings and herbs. Simmer for about 40 minutes until thickened.