Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bunch chopped fresh chives
• 2 quarts heavy cream
• 2 cups water
• 1 quart milk
• 3 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley