Corn Chowder

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 6 slices thick-cut bacon (cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 6 ounces))
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 6 small green onions thinly sliced (with white and green parts divided)
• 2 stalks celery diced (about 1/2 cup)
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 14 -ounce can low sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup nonfat milk or milk of choice
• 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (about 3 ears if using fresh or 12 ounces frozen)
• 1 can cream-style corn (15 ounces)
• 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and 1/4-inch diced (about 3 small/medium))
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne (pepper plus additional to taste)
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• Hot sauce (optional for serving)