Chicken and Corn Chowder

Name: Chicken and Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 4 cobs corn (niblets removed); 4 slices bacon (chopped); 1 cup diced onion; 1 cup diced celery; 1 cup diced carrot; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 3 cups chicken broth (low or no-sodium added); 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen); 1 cup diced potatoes; 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper; 2 cups cooked chicken (cubed); 2 cups milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (mixed with 1/2 cup water); 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper