Ham Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 carrots, diced
4 stalks celery, diced
1 onion, diced
4 large potatoes
5 c. water
2 to 3 c. chopped ham
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
6 Tbsp. flour
2 1/2 c. milk

Preparation

Cook vegetables until tender and blend flour into milk. Simmer 10 minutes.
Garnish with paprika and parsley.
Add salt to taste.
Serve with garlic bread and tossed salad.