3 tb Margarine; or butter
1/4 c  Onion; chopped
3 ts Chicken-flavor instant
-bouillon
1/4 ts Dried thym4e leaves
1/8 ts Pepper
2 c  Milk
1 c  Water
2 c  Potatoes; diced cooked and
-peeled
1 c  Cubed cooked ham
1 pk Frozen mixed vegetables;
-thawed

Melt margarine in large saucepan over low heat. Stir in onion; cook until
tender. Stir in flour, bouillon, thyme and pepper. Cook until mixture is
smooth and boubly. Gradually stir in milk and water; cook over medium heat
until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly. Add potatoes, ham
and vegetables. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes or until vegetables are
tender, stirring occasionally.