Corn and Shrimp Chowder

Name: Corn and Shrimp Chowder
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped (1/2 cup); 1 medium stalk celery, coarsely chopped (1/2 cup); 6 small red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 cups Green Giant® Niblets® frozen corn; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso® chicken broth (4 cups); 1/4 cup quick-mixing flour; 2 cups half-and-half; 12 oz frozen uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and tail shells removed (do not thaw); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper