Cheddar Ham Chowder

Ingredients

475 ml water
300 gr cubed potatoes
65 gr carrots
50 gr celery
30 gr onion
3 gr salt
1 gr pepper
55 gr butter
32 gr all purpose flour
475 ml milk
230 gr sharp cheddar
1 package kernal corn
325 gr cubed fully ham

Instructions

In a large saucepan, bring the water, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, salt and pepper to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are just tender. Remove from the heat; do not drain. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Blend in flour. Add the milk all at once; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add cheese and stir until melted. Stir into the undrained vegetables, return large saucepan to the heat. Add corn and ham; heat through, stirring occasionally.