Ingredients:

8 c potatoes

2 c sliced carrots

2 c celery

1 c chopped onion

8 c water

4 tablespoons salt

1 tablespoon pepper

8 c scalded milk

½ lb butter

1 c flour

8 c grated cheddar cheese

4 c cooked diced ham

Directions:

1. Cook potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion in water, add salt and pepper. Cook until vegetables are soft, do not drain, set aside.

2. In a large pot mix together butter and flour.

3. Slowly add scalded milk. Add cheddar cheese and cooked vegetable mixture.

4. Add ham. Do not boil.

Bon Appetit!