Shrimp Corn Chowder

INGREDIENTS

slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1 tbsp

Simple Truth unsalted butter

small green onions, thinly sliced, with white and green parts divided

stalks celery, diced (about 1/2 cup)

4 cloves

garlic, minced

1/2 tsp

kosher salt

1/4 tsp

black pepper

2 tbsp

all-purpose flour

2 2/3 cups

Simple Truth nonfat milk

1 1/2 cups

fresh or frozen corn kernels (about 3 ears)

1 15 ounce can

cream-style corn

1/4 tsp

ground cayenne pepper, plus additional to taste

1 lb

frozen Simple Truth Peeled & Deveined Shrimp (any size you like), thawed

1 tsp

chopped fresh thyme

1/3 cup

Simple Truth half-and-half

Hot sauce, optional for serving