INGREDIENTS
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6 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 stalks celery, chopped
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1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
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3 medium red potatoes, diced
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1 (1 lb.) bag frozen corn kernels, thawed
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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Salt and pepper
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1/3 cup all-purpose flour
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6 cups chicken broth
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1 bay leaf
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1 cup half-and-half