Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
2         cups          water
2         cups          diced potatoes
1/2       cup           sliced carrots
1/2       cup           sliced celery
1/4       cup           chopped onions
1 1/2     tsp.          salt
1         tsp.          pepper
1/4       tsp.          thyme
17        oz. can       creamed corn
                        Cut up ham or bacon, optional

White Sauce:
1/4       cup           margarine
1/4       cup           flour
2         cups          milk
1         cup           grated cheddar cheese

Preparation:

Combine water, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, salt, pepper and thyme. Cook until all vegetables are soft--do not drain. Add creamed corn and ham or bacon, if desired.

Make the white sauce and add cheddar cheese. Slowly add this sauce to the vegetable mixture. Do not boil.