Asparagus Cheese Soup Recipe: How to Make It

Name: Asparagus Cheese Soup Recipe: How to Make It
Total time: 20 min
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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Thyme has a sweet, savory flavor that really enhances a variety of dishes, including this creamy soup.—Elizabeth Montgomery, Allston, MA

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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