Corn Chowder

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4 slices bacon, sliced to 1/4-inch pieces

1 tablespoon butter 

3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 

2 stalks celery, medium dice 

1 medium carrot, medium dice 

1 onion, medium dice 

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 

1/4 cup all-purpose flour 

4 cups homemade or low-sodium chicken stock

4 ears corn, kernels removed or 12 ounces frozen corn kernels

1 medium baseball-size red potato, medium dice 

1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

2 cups whole milk