Slow Cooker Creamy Bacon 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)