Stokely'S Corn Chowder

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
• 1 cup ham, diced
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can potatoes, sliced
• 1 (16 1/2 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (16 1/2 ounce) can creamed corn
• 1 (2 ounce) jar sliced pimientos, drained
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• salt & pepper