Crab Corn Chowder

2 T butter
2 slices bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
½ red bell pepper, chopped (opt)

2 ribs celery, chopped

2 T flour

2 t Old Bay

1 t thyme

Salt and Pepper

2 C chicken broth

3 C half n half

1 medium potato (microwave, peel, chop)or 1 C hash browns

1 C corn 

6 oz crab meat, chopped

Place into large pan:

butter, bacon, bell pepper, celery and onion, cook about 5 minutes.

Add thyme, a pinch of salt and pepper, stir.

Add flour and Old bay, stir for 3 minutes.

Whisk in half n half and chicken broth until thickened, about 15 minutes.

Add crab and corn.