In a heavy bottom soup pot, combine butter, onion, crushed red pepper, salt and ramp bulbs.
Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes or until soft.
Stir in flour and cook 2 more minutes.
Add ¼ cup vermouth and cook 1 more minute.
Stir in chicken broth and bay leaf and simmer for 15 minutes.
Whisk in cream, cheese and ramp greens. Continue whisking and warming without boiling for about 5 minutes.
Adjust seasoning to taste with cayenne pepper, salt and vermouth. Warm a few more minutes and serve.
