1. 1 bag Pioneer® Cream Soup Base & Sauce Starter Mix
2. 5 qt. Chicken stock, divided
3. 4 Tbsp. Butter
4. 4 Shallots, large, diced small
5. 4 lb. Peas, frozen
6. 4 oz. Mint leaves (8 bunches, approximately 2 cups packed)
7. Salt
8. White pepper
1. Prepare soup base according to package directions, using 4 qt. of chicken stock in place of water. Set aside remaining stock.
2. Sauté shallots in butter until translucent. Add to prepared soup base.
3. Simmer peas in remaining chicken stock until warmed through. Add to gravy mixture.
4. Add mint leaves and use an immersion blender to purée soup.
5. Salt and pepper to taste.