Corn Chowder with Bacon and Green Chiles

Name: Corn Chowder with Bacon and Green Chiles
Ingredients: 8 ears of corn, raw (approx. 8 cups of corn); 4 slices of thick-cut bacon, diced; 1 yellow onion, diced; olive oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or a large pinch, dried); 2 sprigs fresh oregano (or a large pinch, dried); 4 cups chicken broth; 1 4 oz. can roasted green chile peppers (ie: hatch chiles); salt; pepper; Garnish: sour cream, lime wedges, cilantro, cheese