Sweet Corn Chowder

Name: Sweet Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 5 cloves garlic; Kosher salt, to taste; 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cups pumpernickel bread, cut into 3/4″ cubes; Freshly ground black pepper and paprika, to taste; 1⁄4 cup freshly grated Parmesan; 8 tbsp. unsalted butter; 4 ribs celery, minced; 1 medium yellow onion, minced; 8 cups fresh corn kernels; 1 tsp. curry powder; 1⁄4 cup flour; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 cup half-and-half; 1 cup milk