Ingredients

• 4 slices of chopped bacon
• 1 onion, diced
• 3-4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 stalks of celery, chopped
• 1 large carrot, chopped
• 2 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
• 3 cups of corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
• 3 cups of chicken broth
• 2 cups of whole milk
• 2 teaspoons of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons of chopped thyme
• Splash of cream (optional)