Throw this chowder together and let it simmer away while you get the rest of dinner ready and its nearly done. Not only that but this is a light and tasty soup! This is not a thick chowder - when I want to thicken it up a little I mix 2T cold water and 1T cornstarch together, add to simmering soup until thickened (don't bring soup to boil with milk in it though!).