Sonoran Potage Bonne Femme... Delicious Potato Soup

Sonoran Potage Bonne Femme

Potage Bonne Femme is a classic French soup. The name basically means 'Good Woman Soup.' As always, I've given it a Sonoran twist. Don't let the name fool you -- this soup is quick, easy, and most of all delicious.

3 CLOVES Garlic, peeled and chopped

1 Large shallot, peeled and chopped

1 Large leek, chopped

1 White onion, chopped

3 TBL Sweet butter

2 TBL Flour

6 C Chicken broth

4 C White potatoes, peeled, cubed and rinsed

1 C Poblano chile, roasted and peeled

1/2 C Heavy cream

1 TBL Fresh thyme, chopped fine

1/2 TSP Lavender, chopped fine

Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Garnish

1 C Sour cream

1 Chipotle chile (canned, not dried) with a little adobo sauce (the sauce that Chipotle chiles are canned in)

Fresh Thyme, chopped fine

3 CLOVES Garlic, peeled and chopped

1 Large shallot, peeled and chopped

1 Large leek, chopped

1 White onion, chopped

3 TBL Sweet butter

2 TBL Flour

6 C Chicken broth

4 C White potatoes, peeled, cubed and rinsed

1 C Poblano chile, roasted and peeled

1/2 C Heavy cream

1 TBL Fresh thyme, chopped fine

1/2 TSP Lavender, chopped fine

Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Garnish

1 C Sour cream

1 Chipotle chile (canned, not dried) with a little adobo sauce (the sauce that Chipotle chiles are canned in)

Fresh Thyme, chopped fine

1. Sauté garlic, shallot, leek and onion in butter until translucent. Add flour and fry until Roux is light beige. Add chicken broth and potatoes.

2. Simmer until potatoes are extremely soft. Puree with an electric hand whisk, or blender. Stir in chilies, cream, thyme. and lavender and adjust seasonings.

3. Whisk sour cream, Chipotle with adobo sauce together. Ladle soup into bowls, top with a dollop of Chipotle cream and a sprinkle of fresh thyme.