chicken vegetable chowder

DIRECTIONS

• heat oil in pot, add onions and garlic to soften.
• add remaining vegetables,except corn, stirring.
• add broth, water, spices, bring to boil and then lower to simmer for 1 hr.
• pour half of soup into blender, until smooth, then return to pot.
• add corn and chicken,cook on low 15 minutes,until cooked through.
• season with salt& pepper.
• if soup is too thick you can add extra water before serving.