Shrimp Corn Chowder

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 6 slices thick-cut bacon (cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 4 small green onions (thinly sliced, with white and green parts divided)
• 2 stalks celery (diced (about 1/2 cup))
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 2/3 cups nonfat milk
• 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (about 3 ears if using fresh)
• 1 can cream-style corn ((15 ounces))
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (plus additional to taste)
• 1 pound frozen peeled & deveined shrimp (any size you like, thawed)
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1/3 cup half-and-half
• Hot sauce (optional for serving)