Corn Chowder With Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1-1/2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
• 1/4 cup shredded carrot
• 2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
• 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
• 1-1/2 cups fat-free milk, divided
• 3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cubed reduced-fat process cheese (Velveeta)
• 1/2 cup beer or nonalcoholic beer
• 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional