Ham Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 large carrots
4 stalks celery
1 medium onion
4 large potatoes
5 c. water
2 Tbsp. butter
salt and pepper to taste
6 Tbsp. flour
2 1/2 c. milk
2 to 3 c. ham

Preparation

In stock pot, cook carrots, celery, onion and potatoes in 5 cups water until tender, about 20 minutes.
Add ham, butter, salt and pepper.
Blend flour into milk; stir into soup.
Heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils; turn heat to low and allow to simmer, partially covered, 10 to 20 minutes to develop flavor.