Hearty Corn & Potato Chowder

Ingredients

• 1/4 lb sliced bacon (optional)
• 1/4 - 1/2 cup butter
• 3 -4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 green pepper
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 5 medium potatoes, peeled & diced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• salt & pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dill weed
• 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn
• 1 can creamed corn
• 1 cup medium cream