Slow Cooker Corn Chowder

INGREDIENTS

large carrots , chopped

large onion , chopped

potatoes , chopped

2 16 ounce cans

of corn (drained) OR one small 10-12oz bag of frozen corn

2 16 ounce cans

of creamed corn

4 cups

water OR chicken broth

1 lb

bacon , cooked and crumbled

1/2 tsp

thyme

1 tsp

dried parsley

1/2 tsp

garlic powder

salt & pepper

1 12 ounce can

of evaporated milk

2 tbsp

cornstarch

3 tbsp

butter (optional)