Quick potato corn chowder

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until soft. Add onion, celery, and garlic. Cook 3-4 minutes or until onion is tender. Add potatoes, chicken broth, seasonings, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook covered 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add corn, creamed corn, and cream, simmer additional 4 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Using a potato masher, or hand blender slightly mash some of the potatoes to thicken the soup.