Potato Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. diced potatoes
1/2 c. diced celery
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 shredded carrot
water to cover
1 c. ham, finely diced
1 c. Velveeta, diced
4 c. milk
seasonings to taste

Preparation

Cook vegetables in water until tender; add ham (I sometimes use part summer sausage), cheese and milk.
Simmer gently until cheese melts.
May be thickened, if desired.
Garnish with parsley on side and croutons afloat.