Corn Chowder

This recipe for corn chowder is to die for.  My husband has raved about this to everyone he knows.
I was very surprised because when I made it I thought it was just another "corn chowder recipe".
Not on your life.   Here it is:

2 cups water
2 cups diced peeled potatoes
1/2 cup sliced carrots
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
1 can cream style corn
1 1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
In a large saucepan, combine the first five ingredients; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.  Do not drain.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter.  Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually stir in milk.
Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.  Stir into the vegetable mixture.  Add corn and Parmesan cheese.  Cook 10 minutes longer or until heated through.   Yield:  7 servings