Turkey-Corn Chowder

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium celery ribs, finely chopped (about ½ cup)
• 2 medium shallots, finely chopped (about ¼ cup)
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tsp dried thyme leaves
• 2 large Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 5 cups)
• 1 cup half and half
• 4 cups cubed leftover or precooked turkey breast meat
• 2 cups frozen corn
• 1 teaspoon salt Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish (optional)