Corn and Potato Soup

 2 TB olive oil

1 c sweet onion diced 

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 c sun dried tomatoes

2 cups corn kernels

2 medium Yukon gold potatoes

4 c chicken broth

1 c half and half

1/4 c flour

1/4 c chives