2 cup water
2 cup cubed peeled potatoes
1/2 cup sliced carrots
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cup milk
2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (8 oz, .)
1 can whole kernal corn, drained (16 oz.)
1 1/2 cup cubed fully cooked ham
Directions
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.
Servings: 6 servings
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