Cheddar Ham Chowder

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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.

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