You could just sprinkle chia seeds in any old can of chowder, but here's what I did:
1/2 cup chopped veggies (onion, red pepper, celery) sauteed in 1 tsp butter
stir in 1 tbsp flour
add 1 cup low fat milk and continue to simmer
whisk in 1/2 tsp chia seed
sprinkle in salt and cumin to taste
bring to a simmer, stirring frequently
stir in 2 tbsp frozen corn and simmer 2 more minutes
serve with chopped cilantro or other herbs.