Ingredients

4 tbsps. each olive oil & butter

1 ech - sm. onion, carrot, celery diced

2 Idaho potatoes diced

2 cloves garlic minced

6 sprigs thyme leaves only

1/2 cup flour

4 cups veg. stock

2 cups water

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup half & half

5 cups frozen corn, thawed

salt & pepper to taste

Preparation

Heat oil & butter in 5 qt. pan. Add veggies, cook 5 min., then add potato and garlic, then flour. Cook a few minutes. Add stock & water. Bring to boil and simmer another 10-20 minutes. Add cream mixture and corn. Cook 10-20 minutes more. Add salt & pepper in layers and at end to taste.