Cheddar Ham Chowder

CHEDDAR HAM CHOWDER
by Tiffany Taylor

Serves 6.

2 cups water
2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1/2 cup carrots, sliced
1/2 cup celery, sliced
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 16 oz can whole kernel corn
1 1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham

In a large saucepan, bring water, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion,
salt, and pepper to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 8 to 10
minutes, until vegetables are just tender. Remove from heat; do not
drain.

In a saucepan, melt butter. Blend in flour. Add milk all at once; cook
until thickened and bubbling. Add cheese; stir until melted. Stir into
vegetables. Return saucepan to heat. Add corn and ham; heat through,
stirring occasionally.