Cheery Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons oil
1 onion, diced
1 russet potato, diced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
5 mushrooms, diced
4 garlic cloves, diced
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 liter half-and-half cream
3 cups chicken broth
200 g old cheddar cheese, shredded
4 cups cooked broccoli, chopped
2 cups frozen corn
1 lb cooked ham, diced
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
salt & pepper, to taste

Preparation

Heat oil in large, heavy bottomed pot over med-high heat.
Cook potato, carrot, onion and mushrooms until tender.
Add garlic & cook another 2 minutes.
Sprinkle flour over & stir to coat.
Slowly add the half & half and chicken broth.
Add all remaining ingredients & turn down heat. Let simmer for 10 minutes.