White Asparagus In White Sauce

29 oz White asparagus; (2 cans)

2 T Margarine

2 T Unbleached flour

1/2 c ;asparagus liquid

1/2 c Milk

4 oz Ham;cut into julienne strips

1/8 t Nutmeg; freshly grated

1/4 t Salt

Drain asparagus spears, reserving 1/2 cup of the liquid. Heat margarine in a saucepan. Add flour; blend. Gradually pour in asparagus liquid and milk. Stir constantly over low heat until sauce thickens and bubbles. Add cooked ham and seasonings. Gently stir in asparagus spears; heat through but do NOT boil. Serve in preheated serving dish.