Spinach Bisque - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 1/2 cups milk
1 cup water
3/4 cup cubed process American cheese
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
oyster crackers (optional)

Preparation

In a 3 quart saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender.
Stir in the flour, salt, and nutmeg until smooth.
Gradually whisk in milk and water.
Add cheese; cook and stir over medium heat until melted.
Add spinach; cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until heated through.
Serve with oyster crackers in desired.