Corn Chowder

Name: Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, sliced to 1/4-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon butter; 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped; 2 stalks celery, medium dice; 1 medium carrot, medium dice; 1 onion, medium dice; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups homemade or low-sodium chicken stock; 4 ears corn, kernels removed or 12 ounces frozen corn kernels; 1 medium baseball-size red potato, medium dice; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 2 cups whole milk