Creole Corn Chowder

Name: Creole Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon; 1 onion, diced; 1/2 red bell pepper, diced; 1/2 green bell pepper, diced; 2 celery ribs, diced; 1 teaspoon garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 bay leaf, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 lb tasso, chopped (or smoked sausage or ham if you can't get tasso); 2 large carrots, diced; 1/2 lb red potatoes, chopped; 1 lb corn kernel, frozen, thawed; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans creamed corn; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken stock or 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 3 green onions, chopped