Ham 'N Cheese Chowder
["1/2 c. water", "dash of salt", "2 c. peeled, cubed potatoes", "3 Tbsp. margarine", "1 c. chopped onion", "croutons (optional)", "3 Tbsp. flour", "dash of pepper", "3 c. milk", "1 1/2 c. cooked, diced ham", "1 1/2 c. (6 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese"]
["Place 1/2 cup water and salt in small saucepan; bring to a boil.", "Add potatoes and reduce heat.", "Cook 15 minutes or until tender.", "Drain, reserving liquid.", "Set potatoes aside.", "Add enough water to potato liquid to make 1 cup.", "Set aside.", "Melt butter in a 3-quart Dutch oven.", "Add onion; saute until tender.", "Blend in flour and pepper.", "Stir in milk and potato liquid.", "Cook over medium heat until mixture is bubbly and slightly thickened.", "Add cooked potatoes and ham; heat gently.", "Remove from heat and stir in cheese.", "Top with croutons, if desired.", "Yield: 6 to 8 servings."]
["water", "salt", "potatoes", "margarine", "onion", "croutons", "flour", "pepper", "milk", "ham", "Cheddar cheese"]