OK... I made this last night... took a little from everyones suggestions (Thanks to All!)... and added some of my own ideas...
sauted salt pork, onions (two large sweet) & celery (one small heart bunch, chopped)...
Then added chicken stock & some of the "corn water" from when I cooked corn the night before, that I saved for the soup...
eastern with potatos & dried thyme & some chopped jalepenos & 1 tbsp. chopped garlic...
cooked until potatos were done then used the "outboard" (or motor boat) on it til smooth...
added 2 cans evaporated milk & a cup of half & half...
added the kernels from 10 ears of cooked corn (leftover from company Sat. Night) & 1/4 tsp cayenne...
cooked until the corn was heated thru...
added Garlic & Herb croutons for a topping with a dolop of plain greek yogurt on top of that in each bowl...
then sprinkeled with chopped bacon bits & chives...
I cheated and used those chopped (real) bacon bits you get in a bag... not fresh...
It was outstanding! sweet & a little spicy...
and we have plenty leftover for a couple of nights...

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sorry, I don't have exact amounts for all the ingredients...
I used the tried and true "that looks like enough" measurement method...