Black-Eyed Corn Chowdah

Bring 3-4 cups of water to a boil.
Add 2 cups of black-eyed peas
Add small to medium chopped onion
Add 1 garlic clove
Add 3 to 4 small, chopped potatoes
Add 1-2 cups of chopped celery
Add 2-3 cups of chopped carrots
Add 2 or 3 chicken bouillon cubes
Add 1-2 quarts corn
Add 3-4 T of flour, stir until all flour is absorbed.
Add 1 bayleaf
Add 1/4 t thyme
Let simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally
Add a spoonful of sour cream, stir it up.
Salt and pepper to taste
Eat (with tortilla chips, if you so desire)

Optional: Add some sausage
If you really like corn, eat with cornbread