Creamy Corn Soup

Name: Creamy Corn Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ onion (chopped); 2 ribs celery (finely diced); 2 tablespoons butter; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon flour; ½ teaspoon thyme leaves (fresh, or ¼ teaspoon of dried thyme ); 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned); 1 large potato (peeled and ½" diced); 3 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth); 1 cup light cream (or milk); ½ teaspoon kosher salt & pepper (each ); chives for garnish (sliced)