Cheddar Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. boiling water
2 c. potatoes, diced
1/2 c. carrots, sliced
1/4 c. onions, chopped
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. butter or margarine
1/4 c. flour
2 c. milk
2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 c. cubed ham (optional)

Preparation

In large saucepan, add water to potatoes, onions, salt, pepper and carrots.
Cover and simmer for 10 minutes; do not drain.
In separate pan, melt butter, then gradually stir in flour until smooth.
Add milk slowly, stirring constantly and maintaining medium heat.
Add cheese; stir until melted.
Stir cheese sauce and ham into undrained vegetable mixture.
Heat for 20 minutes; do not boil.
This is good served with corn muffins.
Yields 4 to 6 servings.