1. Process 8 ounces of corn with milk in food processor

2. Cook bacon in large saucepan over medium-low heat until beginning to brown (5-7 minutes). Transfer 1 TBSP of bacon to paper towel and set aside.

3. Add onion and pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened and lightly browned (5-7 minutes).

4. Stir in garlic, thyme, and bay leaf and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

5. Add broth, potatoes, pureed corn, and 1/4 tsp salt and cook until potatoes are almost tender (about 5 minutes).

6. Stir in remaining corn; return to simmer and cook until corn is warmed through and potatoes are tender (about 2 minutes) then remove from heat.

7. Discard bay leaf, and season with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with reserved bacon.