Harvest Creamy Corn Choup with Parsley

Name: Harvest Creamy Corn Choup with Parsley
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 slices bacon, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 4 to 5 large ears corn, scraped from cob or 1 box frozen corn; 1 medium or 2 small zucchini, chopped; 1 pound small potatoes, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 5 to 6 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon paprika; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 quart chicken stock; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, a couple of generous handfuls; A few dashes hot sauce, to taste; Oyster crackers or white Cheddar popcorn, to pass at table