Creamy Corn Soup

Name: Creamy Corn Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ onion (chopped); 2 ribs celery (finely diced); 2 tablespoons butter; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ¼ teaspoon of dried thyme leaves ); 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned); 1 large potato (peeled and ½-inch diced); 3 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth); 1 cup half and half (light cream, or milk); ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; chopped fresh chives (for garnish)