Zucchini Soup with Creme Fraiche and Cilantro

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large leek, white and tender green parts only, thinly sliced
• 1 large poblanocored, seeded and thinly sliced
• 5 medium zucchini (2 1/4 pounds), cut into 1-inch rounds
• 2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground pepper
• 1 quart low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 small Parmesan cheese rind (optional)
• One 6-ounce bunch cilantro, stemmed and coarsely chopped, plus whole leaves for garnish
• 1 cup creme fraiche

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil until shimmering.
2. Add the leek and poblano and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 8 minutes.
3. Add the zucchini and garlic, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, 5 to 6 minutes.
4. Add the chicken broth and Parmesan rind and bring to a boil.
5. Simmer over moderate heat until the zucchini is very tender and no longer bright green, about 15 minutes.
6. Discard the Parmesan rind and add the chopped cilantro.
7. Working in batches, puree the soup in a blender or food processor until very smooth.
8. Return the soup to the pot, whisk in the creme fraiche and reheat gently if necessary.
9. Season the soup with salt and pepper and ladle into bowls.
10. Garnish the soup with cilantro leaves and serve.

extravirgin olive oil, only, poblanocored, zucchini, garlic, kosher salt, freshly ground pepper, chicken broth, parmesan cheese rind, cilantro, creme fraiche

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/zucchini-soup-creme-fraiche-and-cilantro (may not work)