Shrimp Corn Chowder

Ingredients

• 6 slices thick-cut bacon (chopped into 1/2-inch bits)
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 4 small green onions (sliced thinly, whites and greens separated)
• 2 stalks celery (chopped finely, about 1/2 cup)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 2/3 cups nonfat milk
• 1 1/2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen, around 3 ears if using fresh)
• 1 can cream-style corn (15 oz)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more to taste if desired)
• 1 pound shrimp (frozen, thawed, peeled, deveined)
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (chopped)
• 1/3 cup half-and-half
• Hot sauce (optional for serving)