Cheesy Brussels Leek & Potato Chowder

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ½ cup chopped yellow onions, small dice
• ½ cup sliced leeks
• ¼ cup chopped carrots, small dice
• ¼ cup chopped celery, small dice
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 minced clove of garlic
• 2 tablespoons flour
• Sprig of fresh thyme
• 4 cups low sodium vegetable stock
• 4 cups cubed Yukon Gold potatoes
• ½ pound Brussels sprouts, shredded
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups corn
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar
• 1 cup half and half
• chopped parsley