2 c. water
2 c. diced potatoes
1/2 c. diced carrots
1/2 c. diced celery
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

WHITE SAUCE:

1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. flour
2 c. milk
2 c. Cheddar cheese (grated)
1 c. cubed ham

Combine water, veggies, salt and pepper. Boil 10-12 minutes. Meanwhile make white sauce by melting butter. Add flour and stir until smooth. Slowly add milk; cook until thickened. Add grated cheese. Stir until melted. Add white sauce and cubed ham to vegetables that have not been drained. Heat through. Serves 6.