Crema De Queso Cubana (Cheese Soup) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups milk or 2 1/2 cups half-and-half
4 ounces gouda cheese (Asiago, Havarti or other creamy cheese)
salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste

Preparation

Note: Do not cook over high heat!
Whisk the butter with the flour and cook a little until golden in color (approx. 6 minutes).
Add the milk or the half and half slowly to make a thick cream.
Once mixture is hot, remove from heat, add the cheese and stir until dissolved.
Add salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste.