Ham and Corn Chowder

Name: Ham and Corn Chowder
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 slices bacon (diced); ½ large onion (diced); 1 ½ cups diced potatoes (peeled); ½ red bell pepper (diced); 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; black pepper (to taste); 2 cups chicken broth; 3 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen); 1 ½ cups diced ham; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 ½ cups milk (or use ½ cream)