2 c. diced potatoes
1/2 c. diced or shredded carrots
1/2 c. diced celery
3 tbsp. chopped onion
1 c. water
1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. flour
2 c. milk
1/2 c. minced fully cooked ham
1/2 lb. processed American cheese food (Velveeta), cubed
2 c. chicken broth or bouillon
1 tsp. parsley flakes (optional)
1/2 tsp. salt, or to taste

Combine vegetables and cook in water until tender. Melt butter in small skillet or saucepan and blend in flour; slowly add milk, cooking and stirring to make a smooth, slightly thickened sauce.

Gradually add milk sauce to hot vegetables. Add ham and stir until well blended. Add ham and stir until well blended. Add cheese cubes, chicken broth and parsley. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Do not boil. If bouillon is used, taste before adding additional salt.