INGREDIENTS
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8 ears corn , husks and silk removed
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 onion , chopped fine
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4 slices bacon , halved lengthwise then cut into 1/4 inch pieces
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2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon pepper
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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5 cups water
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3/4 pound red potatoes , cut into 1/2 inch pieces
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1 cup half-and-half
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1 tablespoon sugar
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3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil