Cheese - Vegetable Soup
["2 large potatoes, peeled and diced", "1 c. chopped onion", "1/2 c. finely chopped carrots", "1/2 c. finely chopped celery", "2 c. water", "1 tsp. salt, divided", "4 c. chicken broth", "1 c. half and half", "white pepper to taste", "3 c. shredded Cheddar cheese"]
["Cover vegetables with water in a large saucepan.", "Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to boil.", "Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender; drain."]
["potatoes", "onion", "carrots", "celery", "water", "salt", "chicken broth", "white pepper", "Cheddar cheese"]