2 c Water
2 c Cubed peeled potatoes
1/2 c Sliced carrots
1/2 c Sliced celery
1/4 c Chopped onion
1 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper
1/4 c Butter or margarine
1/4 c All-purpose flour
2 c Milk
2 c Shredded sharp cheddar
-cheese (8 oz.) 1 cn Whole kernal corn, drained
-(16 oz.) 1 1/2 c Cubed fully cooked ham
In a large saucepan, bring the water, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, salt and pepper to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are just tender. Remove from the heat; do not drain. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Blend in flour. Add the milk all at once; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add cheese and stir until melted. Stir into the undrained vegetables, return large saucepan to the heat. Add corn and ham; heat through, stirring occasionally.