Bacon, Shrimp and Corn Chowder

Ingredients

• 5 slices Hickory Smoked Wright Brand Bacon, cut into small pieces
• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 cups chopped yellow onion
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• Pinch crushed red pepper
• 2 ½ cups frozen corn kernels
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup half and half
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish, if desired (optional)