Chicken & Corn Chowder

Ingredients

• 4 bacon slices chopped
• 1 red bell pepper large, seeded and chopped
• 4 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen
• 3/4 pound yukon gold potatoes cut into 1/2-inch chunks
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1/2-inch chunks
• 6 green onions white and pale green parts, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons fresh thyme minced
• 2 1/2 cups half and half
• freshly ground pepper Salt and, to taste