Microwave Cheesy Ham And Vegetable Soup

• 1 c. diced potatoes
• 1 c. chopped celery
• 1 c. sliced carrots
• 2/3 c. chopped onion
• 1/3 c. water
• 1/4 tsp. celery seed
• 1/4 tsp. paprika
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 3 Tbsp. butter
• 3 Tbsp. flour
• 3 c. milk
• 1 (16 oz.) can cream-style corn
• 1 lb. cheese spread, cubed
• 2 c. diced, cooked ham

1. Combine vegetables, water and seasoning in 3-quart casserole. Cook covered on Full power for 7 to 9 minutes or until tender. Stir halfway through cooking time.
2. Place butter in 1 1/2-quart casserole.
3. Heat Full power for 45 seconds to 1 minute and 15 seconds until melted.
4. Stir in flour; blend to smooth paste. Gradually blend in milk.
5. Cook covered on Full power for 8 to 10 minutes until thickened.
6. Stir 2 to 3 times.
7. Add sauce to vegetables.
8. Stir in corn, cheese and ham through.

potatoes, celery, carrots, onion, water, celery, paprika, pepper, butter, flour, milk, creamstyle, cheese spread

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=786528 (may not work)