2 c. boiling water
2 c. chopped potatoes
1/2 c. carrot slices
1/2 c. celery slices
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. flour
2 c. milk
2 1/2 c. shredded cheese, cheddar or colby
16 oz. can cream style corn
1-2 c. cubed ham

Combine water, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer 10 minutes or microwave on full power 10-15 minutes. DO NOT DRAIN. Melt butter in saucepan or microwave dish. Add flour and mix well. Add milk and stir constantly over medium heat until thick.

Can microwave on full power 6-8 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes until thick. Add cheese to milk/flour mixture. Then add cheese sauce, corn, ham to vegetables. Heat through on stove top or in microwave. Do not boil.