Creamy Sausage Potato Corn Chowder With Bacon And Jalapeño Kick

Name: Creamy Sausage Potato Corn Chowder With Bacon And Jalapeño Kick
Ingredients: 3 ears of fresh corn (husked and cleaned); 4 cups heavy whipping cream; 2 cups chicken broth or stock; 4 garlic cloves (minced); 10 fresh thyme sprigs; 1 bay leaf; 1-1/2 medium onions (finely chopped, divided); 1/2 pound hot Italian sausage links; 2 teaspoons minced jalapeño peppers with seeds; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 3 medium-sized Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes); 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; Salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1/4 cup chopped green onions for garnish on top; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes for sprinkling on top; 4 Slices of bacon