Ingredient:

• 5 cups chicken stock
• 3 ½ cups peeled and diced sweet potatoes
• ¾ cup diced cooked ham
• ⅓ cup diced celery
• ⅓ cup finely chopped onion
• ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
• ¼ cup chopped carrot
• ¼ cup corn
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 5 tablespoons butter
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• ¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese