Potato Soup

Ingredients

2 C. water
2 C. diced potatoes (about 2 medium ones)
1/2 C. celery
1/2  C.  chopped carrots
1/2 C.  chopped onions
1/2 C. grated cheddar cheese
1/4 C. butter
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper (opt.)
1/4 C. flour
2 C. milk
1 C. diced ham (opt.)

Directions

In large saucepan boil 2 cups of water.  Dice potatoes, celery, carrots and onions.  Put in boiling water. Boil until soft.  Remove from heat and set aside.  In large pot melt butter.  Add salt, pepper and flour. Stir with wooden spoon until bubbly. Add 2 cups of milk and stir well.  Then add UNDRAINED vegetables to milk mixture.  Stir in cheese and ham.  Heat thoroughly.

Number of servings: 4-6 people