Optional: If you want it creamier you can stir in some half and half or drizzle with cream at the end.
Instructions
Add the butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil to a large heavy pot or Dutch oven, when melted add the onion, carrots, celery and garlic to the skillet and saute until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with flour and saute about 2 minutes, to cook out.
Meanwhile, blend 1 cups corn with 1 cup of the broth until mostly smooth. Add to the pot along with paprika, chicken, potatoes and remaining corn kernels. Pour in the chicken broth just enough to cover ingredients and bring to a boil.
Cover and simmer on low, 22 to 25 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the chicken is cooked through.
Remove the quartered potato, mash until smooth, and stir it back into the chowder. Shred the chicken with two forks. Taste the soup, adjust salt and pepper to taste and pour into 6 bowls, garnish with fresh herbs.