2 cups water
1/2 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup diced celery
1/4 cup chopped onions
2 cups diced potatoes, small
Combine in a large pot. Boil 10-12 minutes until potatoes are tender. DO NOT DRAIN.
White/Cheese Sauce:
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk or Half & Half (the richer the milk, the thicker the chowder)
2 cups cheese, grated
1 cup ham (cubed)
In a saucepan melt butter. Add flour and stir until smooth and bubbly. Slowly add milk using a wisk to keep mixture smooth. Cook until thickened. Add grated cheese and stir until melted.
Add white/cheese sauce and cubed ham to veggies. Heat through.
