Corn Potato Chowder

here is a good corn chowder that you
can make using simple ingredients
that you probably have readily at hand.

Ingredients:
1 medium onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
2 cups canned Mexicorn or frozen corn
1 large baking potato, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 1/2 cups milk
Salt and pepper to taste
Small amount of cooking spray oil

Directions:
Spray a heavy saucepan with
vegetable oil cooking spray, add
onion and celery and brown for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add broth,
cumin, thyme and bay leaf and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer,
uncovered, for 10 minutes.
Add corn and potatoes,
return to a simmer and cook
until all vegetables are
tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
Place cornstarch in a small covered container.
Slowly add milk and shake until
cornstarch is dissolved.
Stir into the soup and return to a simmer.
Cook, stirring, until thickened.
Season with salt and pepper.