Creamy Cheddar Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. water
2 c. diced potatoes
1/2 c. carrot slices
1/2 c. chopped broccoli
1/4 c. chopped onions
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. butter or margarine
1/3 c. flour
2 c. milk
2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 c. cubed cooked ham

Preparation

Boil the vegetables in the 2 cups of water until vegetables are soft (do not drain).
Make white sauce in separate pan.
Melt butter and stir in flour over a hot burner.
Add milk and cheese. Stir until melted.
Add undrained vegetables and chopped ham. Add 1/2 teaspoon of pepper to this mixture.
Continue heating until uniformly hot, without allowing mixture to boil.