Quick Potato Corn Chowder

Name: Quick Potato Corn Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 small onion (diced); 2 ribs celery (diced); 1 small carrot (finely chopped); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 2 medium baking potatoes (peeled and diced); 3 cups chicken broth; ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves; ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste); ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 bay leaf; 2 cups corn kernels ( fresh or frozen); 1 cup half and half (or light cream)