Em's Shrimp Chowder

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the olive oil in the pan and add the onion.
2. 2
   Saute until tender.
3. 3
   Chop the potatoes into cubes while the onion is cooking, and then add them to the pot.
4. 4
   Cook until the potatoes become tender, and then add the frozen vegetables and one cup of the stock.
5. 5
   Bring to simmer.
6. 6
   In the meantime, mix the corn starch with the water and add to the pot.
7. 7
   Bring to boil so corn starch can thicken, and then add the rest of the stock.
8. 8
   Simmer until frozen veggies are thawed and potatoes are fork tender.
9. 9
   Add the half and half and shrimp, and simmer until shrimp are warmed.
10. 10
    Serve hot with crackers or crusty bread.