Liberty's Shrimp Bisque

INGREDIENTS

• 2 lbs raw shrimp
• 8 tablespoons butter (Divided in half)
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1/2 cup sherry wine or 1/2 cup brandy or 1/2 cup clam juice
• 6 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 tablespoons long-grain rice
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• shrimp
• chives
• parsley