Creamy Corn Chowder with Bacon

Ingredients

• 8 oz (225 gr) about 6 thick slices bacon
• 1/2 medium onion, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup (30 gr) all-purpose flour
• 2 cups (475 ml) chicken broth
• 2 cups (475 ml) milk
• 4 cobs of corn, husks and silk removed and kernels cut off
• 1 lb (450 gr) gold potatoes, diced
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• Red pepper flakes, to taste
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
• green onion or chives, sliced (green part only)