2 large carrots, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
4 potatoes, chopped
2 16oz cans of corn (drained) OR one small 10-12oz bag of frozen corn
2 16oz cans of creamed corn
4 cups of water OR chicken broth
1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
½ teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon garlic powder
salt & pepper to taste
1 12oz can of evaporated milk
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons of butter (optional)