Cheesy Vegetable Soup

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons plain flour
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 3 cups broccoli, chopped
• 1 cup carrots, chopped
• 3/4 cup celery, chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/8 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 egg
• 12 oz can evaporated milk
• 2-1/4 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Directions:

1. Melt butter in large heavy pot.
2. Stir in flour and cook for 2 or 3 minutes while stirring.
3. Add broccoli, carrots, celery, onion, salt, garlic powder, and thyme.
4. When vegetables are very tender, beat egg in small container. Add milk, and mix well.
5. Slowly add milk and egg mixture to soup while stirring.
6. Stir in cheese and heat until cheese melts.