Veggie Chicken Chowder

INGREDIENTS

• 4 c chicken broth or stock
• 2 chicken breast halves, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 c chopped onion
• 1/2 c chopped bell pepper
• 1/2 c chopped celery
• 1/2 c chopped carrot or matchsticks
• 1/2 c chopped zucchini
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 tsp thyme
• 3/4 tsp marjoram
• 1 bay leaf
• 3/4 c milk
• 2 Tbsp cornstarch
• salt and pepper to taste

PREPARATION

1. Place everything but milk, cornstarch and salt and pepper in crock.
2. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
3. Set to high, cook for 10 minutes
4. Make a cornstarch milk slurry and add.
5. Cook 5-10 minutes till slightly thickened.
6. Salt and pepper to taste.

-- JMagGuthrie - 22 Apr 2014