Hearty Vegan Potato Corn Chowder

large yukon gold potatoes, cubed (roughly 2 lbs.)

white carrots, diced

medium onion, chopped

garlic cloves, minced (or 1 and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder)

vegetable broth

dried thyme

dried parsley , or 1 Tablespoon fresh

and 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan salt , or to taste

bay leaf

and 1/2 cups organic corn, frozen

non-dairy milk, divided

all-purpose flour, (use gf if needed)

Optional 1-2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast