Lettuce Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Melt butter over medium heat in a heavy Soup Pot or Dutch Oven. Saute onion and potatoe in the butter until the onion browns slightly and the potato starts to stick.
2. 2
   Pour in 1/4 cup of the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, loosening any brown bits from the bottom.
3. 3
   Add the lettuce, stir and cover to steam briefly. Stir every minute or so and continue until the lettuce is thoroughly wilted.
4. 4
   Add the rest of the broth and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Turn off the heat, add the basil and process with an immersion blender. Add the salt and pepper to taste.
6. 6
   Add the ham and cheese and stir briefly ( you don't want the cheese to disappear)
7. 7
   Serve with a loaf of crusty bread or good croutons.