Rich Creamy Shrimp Corn Chowder - Kylie cook

Ingredients

• 2 thick bacon slices, chopped into small pieces.
• Half a large onion, chopped up finely.
• 1 clove of garlic, minced.
• 1 and 1/2 tablespoons plain flour.
• 3 cups of chicken stock.
• 1 stalk of celery, diced.
• 1 medium russet potato, peeled and cut into cubes.
• 1 bay leaf.
• 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves.
• 1 can (8.25 oz) of cream-style sweet corn.
• 1 and 1/2 cups of corn kernels, either frozen or fresh.
• 1 cup of milk, cream, or half-and-half—whichever you have.
• 1 pound of medium-sized shrimp, peeled and cleaned.
• Old Bay seasoning as much as you'd like.
• 1 tablespoon of minced fresh parsley.
• Salt and black pepper, adjust to taste.