Chicken Corn Chowder

Name: Chicken Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 6 strips bacon (chopped, plus more for serving); 2 cups chicken thighs (cut into bite size pieces); 1 medium onion (finely chopped); 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped or minced); 1 teaspoon fresh thyme; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 8 cups chicken broth (homemade); 2 lb golden potatoes (peeled and chopped about 4 cups); 1 carrot (chopped); 1 cup corn (frozen organic); 1 red bell pepper (chopped); 1 cup heavy cream; salt and pepper (to taste); fresh greens (for garnish like parsley, thyme or dill)