Title: Cheddar ham chowder
 Categories: Soups
      Yield: 6 Servings
 
      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.