Scandinavian cabbage soup

• 2 cups cabbage, chopped
• l cup onion, sliced
• l cup celery slices
• 1 cup peas
• l cup thin sliced carrots
• 2 cups creamed corn
• 1 stick butter
• 2 1/2-3 cups milk
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder or fresh garlic to taste
• 1 1/2-2cps shredded cheddar cheese

Sauté cabbage, onions, celery, peas, and carrots in butter until tender, stirring frequently. Add milk and seasonings. Heat over low; add cheese, stirring until melted.