Chicken & Corn Chowder

INGREDIENTS

• 4 bacon slices, chopped
• 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
• 3/4 lb. Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch
• chunks
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 3/4 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut
• into 1/2-inch chunks
• 6 green onions, white and pale green parts,
• thinly sliced
• 3 Tbs. minced fresh thyme
• 2 1/2 cups half-and-half
• Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste