Chicken Corn Chowder

I saw this recipe on the blog 71 Toes last week and knew immediately that I had to make it.  I am so glad I did, it is delicious.  I made a few little changes according to my tastes, you can click through to her original recipe if you would rather make it according to her recipe. So cheesy, so yummy, I love it!!

Chicken Corn Chowder
Recipe adapted from 71Toes

Ingredients:

2 tbsp. olive oil
1 chopped onion
2 cloves crushed garlic
2 large cans chicken broth
1 c. milk or cream
2 pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 cups of frozen corn
1 cup of salsa
1 can (8 oz.) of tomato sauce
1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
avocado (optional)
tortilla chips (optional)
shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Directions:

Sauté onion and garlic in 2 tbs. olive oil, add broth, milk or cream, cream cheese, corn, salsa, beans, chicken, chili powder and cumin and bring it all to a boil. Add salt and pepper to taste.   Add the cilantro at the very end of cooking.  Garnish with avocado, chips and shredded cheese if you like.  (I like).  (I really like).