Place 4 diced russet potatoes, 3 cups frozen corn, 2 slices cooked and crumbled bacon, 1 diced small onion, 1 sliced rib celery, 1 peeled and diced carrot, and 1 tablespoon minced garlic into the crock pot.
Pour 3 cups chicken broth over the ingredients. Season with 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon paprika, and ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves.
Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the potatoes are tender and cooked through.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup light cream and 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Stir this mixture into the crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes to thicken the soup.
Serve warm topped with ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese and green onions.
Notes
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.