Southwestern Corn Chowder

Name: Southwestern Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 4 cups chicken stock; 1 carrot, chopped; 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped; 8 cups frozen corn (2 lb bag); 4 potatoes, peeled and diced; 2 cups yellow onions, chopped (about 1 med.); 3/4 teaspoon cumin (more if preferred); 3 teaspoons granulated garlic; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups half-and-half or 2 cups heavy cream; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped. (use fresh parsley if you dont like cilantro)