Ingredients
2 cups water
2 cups diced potatoes
1/2 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup diced celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tsp sale
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 cup cubed ham
Preparation
Combine water and vegetables in 4 quart saucepan or dutch oven. Bring to low boil and cook 10-12 minutes. Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add flour and stir until smooth. Slowly add milk and cook until thickened. Add cheese and cook, stirring, until melted. Add salt and pepper to milk-cheese mixture. Add ham to vegetables; stir sauce into vegetables. Heat through and serve.
