Corn Chowder Recipe

Name: Corn Chowder Recipe
Ingredients: 8 slices bacon (chopped); 2 Tablespoons butter; 1 medium yellow onion (chopped); 1 cup diced carrots; 1 cup diced celery; 2-3 cloves garlic (minced); 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 5 cups chicken broth; 8 ears yellow sweet corn (husks and silks removed); 1 lb. russet potatoes (peeled and diced into 1/2 inch pieces); 3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried; 1 teaspoon salt (or more to taste); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or more to taste); 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 green onions (chopped)