Smoky and Creamy Corn Chowder with Shrimp

Ingredients

• 6 ears corn (husks and silks removed (about 4 1/2 cups of kernels, 750g))
• 5 slices thick-cut smoked bacon (chopped into 1 inch pieces (about 200g))
• 2 large leeks (cleaned and chopped (about 150g))
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 jalapeño (ribs and seeds removed if desired, finely chopped, plus a few thin slices for garnish, if desired)
• 1/4 cup dry sherry (or white wine (2oz))
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (25g)
• 3 cups homemade or low-sodium chicken broth (24oz)
• 2 1/2 cups whole milk or half and half (20oz)
• 3/4 lb. red potatoes (scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 cups))
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves (or 1/4 teaspoon dried)
• 3 ounces cream cheese
• Coarse kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
• 1 pound medium or large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 2 scallions (finely sliced, for garnish)

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