Roasted Red Pepper Corn Bisque - Better Than Bouillon

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon cooked, crumbled, set aside (about 1/2 cup)
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 cup finely chopped, yellow onion
• 1 rib celery, peeled and finely chopped (about ½ cup)
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and finely chopped (about 3 cups)
• 3 cups water
• 1 tablespoon Better Than Bouillon Baked Ham Base
• 1 tablespoon Better Than Bouillon Vegetarian No Chicken Base
• .5 cup roasted bell peppers, coarsely chopped (may use jarred)
• 2 cups frozen whole kernel corn, rinsed and drained
• .25 teaspoon ground thyme
• .25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pint half-and-half