new englands chicken and corn chowder

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 - celery stalks, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, peeled, chopped
• 2 cups cubed potatoes
• 2-1/2 cup frozen corn
• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, cubed
• 6 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled
• 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon each salt and white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup light cream