Creamy & Comforting Chicken Corn Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 thick-cut bacon slices, chopped
• 4 chicken breasts or thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 fennel bulb, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups sweet corn, fresh or canned (if canned, drained)
• 6 cups unsalted chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley