Great Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. cubed potatoes (about 6 potatoes)
4 c. water
1 c. thinly sliced carrots
1 c. finely chopped celery
1/2 c. diced onions
1 tsp. salt
Broth
1/2 c. oleo
1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
2 c. milk
1/2 c. shredded cheddar or colby cheese
2 c. diced ham

Preparation

In Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine potatoes, water, celery, carrots, onion, and 1 tsp. salt.
Bring to boil reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender.
Do not drain.
Meanwhile, in saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour and salt.
Cook 1 minute. Gradually stir in milk and cheese.
Cool until cheese is melted and mixture has thickened.
Fold in ham.
Stir into vegetables and broth.
Simmer until ready to serve.