Roasted Poblano Corn Chowder

Name: Roasted Poblano Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 6 large Poblano peppers (roasted, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped (1 to 1 1/2 cups)); 8 slices bacon (cut into 1/2-inch pieces); 1 tablespoon canola oil (or vegetable oil, if needed); 2 tablespoons butter; 1 large onion (chopped); 6 cloves garlic (chopped); 8 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 6 cups chicken broth; 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes); 1 bag (12-ounce) frozen corn kernels (thawed under hot tap water); 1 cup heavy cream; 2 cups shredded Gouda cheese ((an 8-ounce wedge)); Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste); Chopped cilantro, diced avocado, lime wedges (optional)