Creamy Corn Chowder

Name: Creamy Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 6 slices thick cut bacon (cut into 1 inch strips); 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 medium onion (diced); ½ medium red bell pepper (diced); ½ medium green bell pepper (diced); 2 medium carrots (shredded or diced); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup heavy cream; 5 cups chicken broth; 6 ears corn (husked and kernels cut from cob); 1 pound yukon gold potatoes (peeled and diced); ½ teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; salt and pepper to taste