Scandinavian Cabbage Soup

• 1/2 cup Margarine
• 2 cups Chopped cabbage
• 1 cup Sliced onion
• 1 cup Sliced celery
• 1 cup Frozen peas -- thawed
• 1 cup Thin carrot slices
• 16 ounces Can cream style corn
• 3 cups Milk
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese

In large soup pot, melt margarine; saute cabbage, onion, celery, peas and carrots til tender, about 8-10 minutes. Add the corn, milk, salt, pepper, thyme and garlic powder; simmer about 15 minutes. Add cheese, stirring til melted, and serve.
From Sherry P. & Joni