4 slices bacon (this is optional but the smokiness is
wicked good) veg oil / olive oil 1 medium Spanish onion, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 2 small sweet potatoes, diced 1 ″
thick 2 sprigs fresh thyme 3/4 tsp smoked or regular paprika 1/2 tsp
chili powder 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 1/2 cups corn kernels (frozen or fresh) 3 tbsp all purpose flour 2 cups stock 3 cups 2 % milk