| 4 | oz | Bacon, cut in small pieces |
| 1 | lb | Potatoes, peeled and cut in |
| | 1/2 inch cubes |
| 1/2 | c | Onion, dices |
| 4 | cl | Garlic, smashed, peeled and |
| | Skewered on toothpicks |
| 1 | c | Chicken broth |
| 1 1/2 | ts | Crushed red pepper flakes |
| | To taste or optional |
| 4 | c | Milk, room temperature |
| 1 | tb | Cornstarch |
| 1 1/2 | tb | Coarse salt |
| 3 | c | Fresh yellow corn kernels |
| | (3-5 ears) or 3 cups frozen |
| 1/3 | c | Diced sweet green pepper |
| 1/3 | c | Dices sweet red pepper |
| 2 | tb | Green onion, thinly sliced, |
| | White and green parts |
| 2 | tb | Finely chopped parsley |
| 1/2 | ts | Cayenne pepper or to taste |
| 6 | dr | Liquid hot pepper sauce |
| | Or to taste |
