ASPARAGUS CHEESE SOUP

Ingredients:

• 1/4 c. butter
• 1/4 c. flour
• 1 tbsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 6 c. milk
• 2 (10 oz.) pkgs. frozen asparagus, cooked, chopped, with cooking water reserved.
• 3 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions:

Melt butter; blend in flour and seasonings. Remove from heat and stir in milk. Return to heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add asparagus and cooking water; heat to simmering. Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted. Garnish with paprika, if desired.