Frozen Pea Soup

Recipe by: Cooks Illustrated, modified by the O’Connor clan

Servings: 5

Amount	Ingredient	Prep Notes
4 tablespoons	butter
1 cup	minced shallots	about eight medium shallots
2 tablespoons	flour
3.5 cups	chicken broth
2 pounds	frozen peas
1/2 cup	heavy cream	can substitute evaporated milk

remove peas from freezer
heat butter in large pan over low heat until foaming; add shallots; cover and cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally
remove lid and add flour, stirring until flour is completely incorporated; gradually whisk in chicken broth
increase to high until boiling; reduce to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes
add peas; increase heat to medium-high; cover and cook for 5 minutes or until soup has come to a simmer
uncover; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes
puree soup with an immersion blender (a blender or food processor will work if you work in small batches - return to pan)
stir in heavy cream before serving; season to taste with salt and pepper