White Chicken Chili Corn Chowder

Name: White Chicken Chili Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 4 ounces bacon, diced (optional); 2 tablespoons butter; 1 onion, diced; 1 poblano pepper, diced (or green bell pepper) (optional); 1 jalapeno pepper, diced (optional); 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 cup flour (gluten-free for gluten-free); 4 cups chicken broth (link); 1 cup salsa verde (link); 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs; 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream (or sour cream, or 4 ounces cream cheese); 1 cup white cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 cups corn (fresh or frozen); salt and pepper to taste