Chicken Pot Pie Chowder

Name: Chicken Pot Pie Chowder
Ingredients: 1/2 cup(s) dry white wine or water; 2 tablespoon(s) low sodium chicken base; 12 ounce(s) boneless, skinless chicken cut into 1 inch pieces; 12 ounce(s) red potatoes cut in 1/2 inch dice; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 6-8 sprig(s) fresh thyme; - sea salt and pepper; 1/2 cup(s) half and half; 2 tablespoon(s) corn starch; 4 ounce(s) light cream cheese, cut into small pieces; 1 1/2 cup(s) frozen mix of peas and carrots; 1/2 cup(s) frozen corn kernels or green beans (or both); - fresh parsley or basil, chopped for garnish