Summer Corn Chowder With Scallions Bacon & Potatoes Recipe

Ingredients

• 5 ears fresh corn, husked and silk removed
• 7 ounces scallions (about 20)
• 3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 jalapeno, cored, seeded and finely diced
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
• black pepper, freshly ground (to taste)
• 3 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 large yukon gold potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces (8-9 oz)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream