Cheddar Ham Chowder

• 2 c. water
• 2 c. potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 c. carrots, sliced
• 1/2 c. celery, sliced
• 1/4 c. onion, chopped
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 c. butter
• 1/4 c. flour
• 2 c. milk
• 2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 (16 oz.) whole kernel corn
• 1 1/2 c. fully cooked ham, cubed

1. In large saucepan, bring water, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, salt and pepper to a boil.
2. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are just tender.
3. Remove from heat; do not drain.
4. In another saucepan, melt butter.
5. Blend in flour.
6. Add milk all at once; cook until thickened and bubbly. Add cheese; stir until melted.
7. Stir into vegetables.
8. Return saucepan to heat.
9. Add corn and ham; heat through, stirring occasionally.

water, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, salt, pepper, butter, flour, milk, cheddar cheese, whole kernel corn, fully cooked ham

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=111953 (may not work)