Cheddar Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. boiling water
2 c. diced potatoes
1/2 c. sliced carrots
1/2 c. sliced celery
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. margarine
1/4 c. flour
2 c. milk
2 c. (8 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
1 c. cubed, cooked ham

Preparation

Add water to potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, salt and pepper.
Cover; simmer 10 minutes.
Do not drain.
Make white sauce with margarine, flour and milk.
Add cheese; stir until melted.
Add ham and undrained vegetables.
Heat; do not boil. Makes 6 to 8 servings.