1. Cut bacon into small dice and place in a large pot over low heat. Cook, stirring, to render the fat, 5-7 minutes. Add butter and let it melt. 2. Add onion and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 10 minutes. Add flour; cook, stirring, for 1 minute longer. 3. Simmer broth, bay leaves and paprika in the pot for 5 minutes to flavor the broth. 4. Add potatoes and thyme; cook until the potatoes are just tender, about 10-15 minutes. 5. Add half-and-half, corn, peppers and green onions; cook 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. 6. Add chopped lobster and parsley just before serving hot.