Chicken Vegetable Chowder *

 1 pound boneless skinless chicken, cut into 1 inch pieces

1 cup baby carrots, cut in half lengthwise

1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

1 onion, chopped

1/2 cup water

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/8 tsp dried thyme leaves

1 can (14 oz) chicken broth

1 can cream of chicken soup

1/2 cup milk

3 Tbsp all purpose flour

9 oz frozen broccoli cuts, thawed

In crock pot, mix chicken, carrots, mushrooms, onion, water, garlic powder, thyme and broth.  Cover and cook on low 7-9 hours.  About 35 minutes before serving, skim fat from slow cooker if there is any.  In small bowl, beat soup, milk and flour with wire whisk until smooth.  Add soup mixture and broccoli to chicken mixture.  Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes or until broccoli is tender. 

Serves 5