Smoky Corn Chowder

Name: Smoky Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 8 ounces sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 large sweet onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper; 2 10-ounce packages frozen corn; 3 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth; 1 cup half-and-half; kosher salt and black pepper; 4 scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal; 1 baguete, sliced and toasted (optional)