Melt butter in a soup pot. Add bacon and cook until crisp, scoop out, leaving 1/4 cup fat in bottom. Add onions and peppers, season with salt and pepper, cook until soft. Add garlic, sprinkle on flour, mix. Add broth and potatoes. Cover and bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer 10-12 mins. Add carrots and corn, simmer 5-6 mins longer. Stir in half and half and thyme, cayenne, bacon. Salt and Pepper to taste Garnish with Parsley