New Hampshire Cheese Soup

Ingredients

• 1 large potato, finely chopped
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped carrots
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced celery
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar Cheese
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup half and half
• 2 tblsp. snipped parsley