Corn Chowder

Ingredients

• 4 ears fresh corn
• 4 ounces bacon, diced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 medium red pepper, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 pound potatoes, preferably Yukon Gold, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
• 3 cups chicken stock (or a rich vegetable stock)
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
• 1 cup heavy cream