Name: Asparagus Cheese Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter -; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour -; 2 teaspoons salt -; 1/8 teaspoon pepper -; 6 cups whole milk -; 4 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces), cooked and drained or 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen cut asparagus, thawed -; 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese -; 4 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme -; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg -; Croutons and additional shredded cheddar cheese, optional -

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20 min.

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Ingredients for - Asparagus Cheese Soup

1. 1/4 cup butter -

2. 1/4 cup all-purpose flour -

3. 2 teaspoons salt -

4. 1/8 teaspoon pepper -

5. 6 cups whole milk -

6. 4 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces), cooked and drained or 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen cut asparagus, thawed -

7. 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese -

8. 4 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme -

9. 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg -

10. Croutons and additional shredded cheddar cheese, optional -

How to cook deliciously - Asparagus Cheese Soup

1. Stage

In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add asparagus and heat through. Add the cheese, thyme and nutmeg. Cook until cheese is melted, stirring frequently (do not boil). Garnish with croutons and additional cheese if desired.