Loaded Cheesy, Bacon, Corn, and Potato Chowder

INGREDIENTS

12 oz

(3/4 of one pound) bacon, diced small

2 cups

sweet Vidalia or yellow onions, peeled and diced small (about 1 medium/large onion)

cup carrots, peeled and diced small (about 2 large carrots)

(about 2 stalks)

garlic cloves, finely minced

1/4 cup

all-purpose flour

32 oz

low-sodium chicken broth

4 cups

milk, or as needed (I use Silk Unsweetened Cashewmilk)

2 1/2

cups Russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/4-inch cubes (about 2 extra-large potatoes)

1 tsp

dried thyme

1 tsp

dried oregano

1 tsp

salt, or to taste

1 tsp

pepper, or to taste

cayenne pepper, optional and to taste

2 cups

corn (I used frozen and added it straight from the freezer)

8 oz

extra-sharp cheddar cheese (grate it yourself, pre-grated cheese in plastic bags is resistant to melting)

1/3

cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped