Vegetarian Chowder with Nut Loaf and Sweetcorn

Name: Vegetarian Chowder with Nut Loaf and Sweetcorn
Ingredients: 40g unsalted butter; 125g/1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped; 100g carrots (or celery), peeled or washed and finely chopped; 16g/4 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely chopped; 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon plain/all-purpose flour; 500ml vegetable stock; 300ml milk; 1 bay leaf; ½ - 1 teaspoon fine salt; ¼ - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 300g new potatoes, chopped into small dice – no need to peel; 300g sweetcorn kernels – fresh, frozen or tinned; 300g nut loaf, chopped into small cubes; 200ml fresh cream; cubed nut loaf; chopped parsley; thinly sliced spring onions; drizzle of fresh cream