Easy Creamy Shrimp Soup with Corn and Bacon

Ingredients

• 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 celery rib, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups (950 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 medium russet potato, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 can (8.25 oz or 234 g) cream-style corn
• 1 1/2 cups (225 g) fresh or frozen corn kernels
• 1 cup (240 ml) half-and-half
• Kosher salt
• black pepper
• 1 lb (450 g) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, plus more to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 sliced green onions, optional for serving