Cheesy Potato & Ham Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cups diced potatoes
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup grated carrot
1/2 cup diced onion
1 1/2 cups water
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 1/2 cups milk (I use whole)
2 tablespoons flour
1/3 lb Velveeta cheese (I use more)
1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper, to taste
2 cups cubed ham (I use turkey ham, about 2 c.) (optional)

Preparation

In large, heavy saucepan, bring first 6 ingredients to a boil.
Cook til veggies are tender.
Mix milk& flour together and add to veggies.
Cook, uncovered, until boiling, STIRRING nearly constantly.
Add the cheese, salt, pepper& ham.
Stir til cheese is melted.
***Iusually double this recipe***.