ASPARAGUS CHEESE SOUP

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Make and share this Asparagus Cheese Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gail Blue Eyes

Categories Cheese

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper, to taste
6 cups milk
4 cups fresh asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces, cooked and drained
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)

Steps:

In a large saucepan, melt butter.
Add flour, salt, and pepper; stir until smooth.
Gradually add milk and stirring constantly, bring to a boil.
Boil and stir 2 minutes.
Add asparagus and stir until heated thoroughly.
Add cheese, thyme and nutmeg.
Heat until cheese is melted, stirring frequently (do not boil).
Ladle into individual serving bowls.
Sprinkle with extra cheese is desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1471.1, Fat 106.6, SaturatedFat 67.2, Cholesterol 341.5, Sodium 3906.9, Carbohydrate 59.9, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 6, Protein 74.2

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