gluten free corn chowder

Ingredients

• 2 cups diced carrots
• 2 cups diced onion
• 2 cups sliced onion
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/4 cup flour (may use gluten free rice flour)
• 4-6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 2 - bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper (white if possible)
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 6-8 cups corn kernels (i used two large frozen bags)
• 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled & chopped (about 2 large ones)
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 3/4 cup cashew or sunflower butter (or peanut butter)