Cheesy Veggie and Ham Chowder

2 c water
2 chopped potatoes
1 chopped carrot
1 chopped stalk celery
1/2 chopped onion

1/4 c butter
1/4 c flour
2 c milk

10 oz shredded cheddar
15 oz can cream style corn
2 c cubed cooked ham

Simmer 1st 5 ingredients covered for 10-15 minutes. Melt butter; add milk and flour. Stir until thickened. Add cheese and melt. Combine everything & heat.

This cooks very easily on medium in a crock pot while you are at work. It also makes a VERY smooth comfort soup if you toss it in the blender when you're finished.