Asparagus & Corn Chowder

This is slightly altered from Simple and Delicious.  And it is delicious.  I doubled it here because it only made a tiny pot of soup.  Good thing we had rolls too!

Asparagus & Corn Chowder

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 bunches fresh asparagus (rough ends trimmed off and the rest trimmed to 1-inch pieces)
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2-3 cloves garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1-1/2 cups shredded, cooked chicken breast
• 1 1/2 cups frozen corn

Directions

• 1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add asparagus and onion; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender.  Add garlic and cook one minute more.
• 2. Stir in flour, salt, garlic powder and pepper until blended; gradually stir in broth and half-and-half. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add chicken and corn; heat through.

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