*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Cheesy Vegetable Soup

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      tablespoons   Margarine
   3      tablespoons   Flour
   2      cans          Chicken broth (29 oz total)
   2      cups          Broccoli -- chop coarse
     3/4  cup           Carrots -- chopped
     1/2  cup           Celery -- chopped
   1                    Onion -- small-chop
     1/2  teaspoon      Salt
     1/4  teaspoon      Garlic powder
     1/4  teaspoon      Dried thyme
   1                    Egg yolk
   1      cup           Heavy cream
   1 1/2  cups          Swiss cheese -- shred (6 oz)

Melt margarine in a heavy 4 qt. saucepan; add flour. Cook and stir until think and bubble;
 remove from the heat. Gradually blend in broth. Add next 7 ingredients; return to the heat
 and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetable are
 tender. In a small bowl, blend egg yolk and cream. Gradually blend in several tablespoonsful 
of hot soup; return all to saucepan, stirring until slightly thickened.
Simmer for another 15-20 minutes. Stir in cheese and heat over medium until melted. 
Yield: 8-10 servings (2 1/2 qt)

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