Chicken And Sweet Corn Chowder

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 6 ears sweet corn, kernels removed, cobs reserved
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 4 slices thick cut bacon, diced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cups chopped celery, about 8 stalks
• 6 tablespoons flour
• 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
• 1 pound fingerling potatoes, sliced into ½-inch slices
• cheddar cheese, shredded, for serving (optional)
• chives, thinly sliced, for serving (optional)