Chicken Corn Chowder with Bacon (Naturally Gluten-Free) — The Mom 100

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 carrots ((peeled and finely diced))
• 1 red pepper ((cored, seeded, and finely diced))
• 2 stalks celery ((thinly sliced))
• 2 shallots ((minced))
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper ((to taste))
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 8 ears corn
• ⅔ cup heavy cream
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 to 2 ½ cups shredded cooked chicken
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme leaves
• ¼ cup crumbled cooked bacon
• Minced scallions or cilantro or parsley ((to serve; optional))