Creamy Chicken Asparagus Soup

• 1 bunch asparagus spear
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 large potato, diced
• 1 teaspoon dry parsley flakes
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup cooked chicken, cubed
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

1. Cut tips from asparagus spears and set aside, Discard stalks.
2. In a dutch oven, saute onion and celery in oil. Add carrots, potatoes and parsley flakes. Stir in broth, salt and pepper . Bring to a boil. Simmer on low heat covered for 25 minutes.
3. Add chicken, cream, cheese and asparagus tips. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until asparagus is tender.
4. Serve and enjoy!

spear, onion, celery, carrot, potato, parsley flakes, vegetable oil, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, chicken, cream, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/creamy-chicken-asparagus-soup-294574 (may not work)