Ham Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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 smoothly; 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. Serve with hot garlic bread and a tossed salad.