Corn Chowder

2 T. butter
olive oil
1 onion diced
1-2 t. minced garlic
dried thyme, couple of shakes
dried parsley, about 1-2 t.
1/4 c. flour
6 cups chicken stock
2 c. milk
2 large potatoes, diced
2 whole carrots, diced
1-2 cups frozen corn (depending on how much you like, I just dumped it in until I thought it was good)
Salt, Pepper, Garlic powder to taste

Heat oil and butter in soup pot and saute onion, garlic, thyme and parsley on Medium heat until soft. sprinkle with flour and combine. Then add stock and bring to a boil. Add potatoes, carrots and milk and hard boil for about 7 min, until soft. Then add corn and simmer for 10-15 min. season to taste with salt, pepper, etc.