Claire's Ham & Potato Cheddar Soup

4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced

4 cups chicken broth

1 cup sliced carrots

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup flour

4 cups milk

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp pepper

4 cups sharp shredded cheddar cheese (8 oz)

2 cups ham, cubed and cooked

2 cups corn

1)  In a large saucepan, combine potatoes, broth, carrot & onion.  Bring to boil.  Reduce heat, cover, and cook 10-15 minutes (until potatoes are fork tender).

2)  Meanwhile in another saucepan, melt butter.  Stir in flour until smooth.  Gradually add milk, salt and pepper.  Bring to a boil, stirring for 2 minutes or until thickened.  Stir this mixture into the potato broth mixture.  Stir in cheese until melted.  Add ham and corn, and heat until all is hot.