Fabulous Bacon Corn Chowder

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. Place everything except the evaporated milk, cornstarch and butter into the slow cooker.
2. Add just enough chicken stock to cover.
3. Cook on high 4 hours or low 8 hours until vegetables are softened.
4. Combine cornstarch and evaporated milk. Stir into slow cooker along with butter 30 minutes before serving,