Golden Cheese Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. water
4 medium potatoes, cubed
1 c. celery, sliced
1 c. carrots, sliced
1/2 c. onion, diced
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. flour
4 c. milk
1 lb. sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
2 c. cooked ham, cubed
hot sauce

Preparation

Bring water to a boil in a Dutch oven; add vegetables, salt and pepper.
Cover and simmer 10 minutes, or until vegetables are done.
Melt butter; blend in flour.
Gradually stir in milk.
Cook. Stir constantly until mixture comes to a boil; boil 1 minute. Add cheese; stir until melted.
Stir cheese mixture into vegetables.
Add ham and hot sauce to taste, stirring well.
Heat thoroughly, but do not boil.
Makes 12 servings.