Microwave Cheesy Ham And Vegetable Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. diced potatoes
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. sliced carrots
2/3 c. chopped onion
1/3 c. water
1/4 tsp. celery seed
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. pepper
3 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. flour
3 c. milk
1 (16 oz.) can cream-style corn
1 lb. cheese spread, cubed
2 c. diced, cooked ham

Preparation

Combine vegetables, water and seasoning in 3-quart casserole. Cook covered on Full power for 7 to 9 minutes or until tender. Stir halfway through cooking time.
Place butter in 1 1/2-quart casserole.
Heat Full power for 45 seconds to 1 minute and 15 seconds until melted.
Stir in flour; blend to smooth paste. Gradually blend in milk.
Cook covered on Full power for 8 to 10 minutes until thickened.
Stir 2 to 3 times.
Add sauce to vegetables.
Stir in corn, cheese and ham through.