Lettuce Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Stack lettuce leaves and cut into thin shreds.
2. 2
   In a 3-quart saucepan gently simmer lettuce, broth, and water, covered, 40 minutes.
3. 3
   In a blender puree soup in 2 batches with butter, nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids), transferring as blended to another saucepan.
4. 4
   Heat soup over moderately high heat until hot.