Sweet Potato Corn Chowder

Name: Sweet Potato Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 4 thick-cut bacon slices, diced; 1 sweet onion (like Vidalia or Walla Walla); 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained; 3 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1 cup heavy cream (or half and half for less calories); 2 green onions, chopped; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste