Shrimp and Corn Chowder

Name: Shrimp and Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon (diced); 1 pound medium shrimp (peeled and deveined); 3 cloves garlic (diced); 1 onion (diced); 2 teaspoons smoked paprika (or more, to taste); 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste); 4 cups chicken stock; 2 cups corn kernels (frozen, canned or roasted); 1 bay leaf; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves