I had to add to this, if I didn't it would have been very bland. I did celery, carrots, onions, potatoes, and corn. I did use the half and half but also added a splash of heavy cream, lots of smoked paprika a dash of cayenne and a little more thyme than what the recipe called for. I also used shells rather than egg noodles and only used about a cup and a half. I think I'll stick with my homemade recipe of potato and cheese soup.
