Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs  red potatoes (about 8 potatoes) 8 slices uncooked bacon, divided 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium red bell pepper, diced 3   garlic cloves, pressed 2 tsp  dried thyme 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 4 cups  chicken stock 1 1/2 cups milk 1 tsp  salt 1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper 1 pkg (12 oz) frozen corn kernels DirectionsDice potatoes into 1/2-in.  pieces; set aside. Thinly slice bacon…