Bacon Corn Chowder

Name: Bacon Corn Chowder
Ingredients: * 8 strip of bacon, chopped; * 2 tbsp butter; * 1 large onion, diced; * 1 cup diced celery; * 1/2 cup diced mushroom (optional); * 1/4 cup all purpose flour; * 1 tsp dried thyme, or 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme; * 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; * 1/4 tsp turmeric; * 6 cup chicken broth; * 1 lb russet potato, cleaned and diced (skin on or peeled); * 4-5 cup cup fresh or frozen corn kernel; * 1 tsp granulated sugar; * 1 cup heavy cream (can sub 2% milk); * 1 cup grated cheddar cheese; * 2 tbsp cream cheese; * optional: minced fresh chive for garnish