Cheddar Cheese And Asparagus Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. butter
1/2 lb. asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 clove garlic, crushed (optional)
3 Tbsp. flour
4 c. milk
3 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. white pepper

Preparation

Melt butter in heavy, medium size saucepan over medium heat. Add asparagus and garlic; saute, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
Gradually blend in flour; cook, stirring constantly, 3 to 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium-low.
Gradually stir in 1 cup milk and the cheese; cook, stirring constantly until cheese is melted.
Stir in remaining milk, salt and pepper.
Stir just until hot.
Remove garlic before serving.