Roasted Corn Potato Chowder

Name: Roasted Corn Potato Chowder
Ingredients: 1 pound of bacon Omit the bacon and add another 4 tablespoons of butter for a vegetarian version.; 2 tablespoons of butter; 2 medium sized cooking onions peeled and cut into small cubes; 1 tablespoon minced or pressed garlic; 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 8 cups corn stock or chicken stock; 6 medium sized red potatoes scrubbed and cut into small cubes; 1 carrot peeled and cut into small cubes; 4 cups frozen or fresh roasted corn cut from the cob; 8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature; salt and pepper to taste