Kielbasa Corn Chowder

Name: Kielbasa Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon (diced small); 1 package (14-16 oz) kielbasa sausage ((halved lengthwise & sliced)); 1 yellow onion (finely diced); 3 cloves garlic (minced or pressed); 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 carton (32 oz) chicken broth (); 2 large russet potatoes ((peeled & diced into 1/2-inch cubes)); 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; ½ teaspoon kosher salt ((or more to taste)); ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon paprika; 2 cups frozen corn; 1 cup heavy cream