Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup

Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup
by: A Friend of Kay Hodges

1 pound Medium Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
2 tbsp Corn Starch
2 cups Water
1/4 tsp Pepper
1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
dash of Garlic Powder
8 tbsp Butter (1/2 cup)
3/4 cup diced, Cooked Cauliflower
1 cup sliced Mushrooms
1/2 cup finely chopped Onion
3/4 cup diced Ham
2 cups Half and Half or Evaporated Milk, undiluted

Directions:
Mix corn starch with cheese, Heat water to boiling in 6 quart saucepan. Add cheese mixture to boiling water a little at a time stirring constantly. Continue to cook over medium heat stirring constantly until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth. Add salt and pepper, Worcestershire sauce and Garlic Powder. Saute each vegetable separately in two tablespoons butter until tender. Add to soup along with the ham. Heat, stirring constantly, adding half and half until desired thickness is reached.