Salmon Chowder Recipe

• 1 thick slice bacon, diced
• 1/2 medium white onion, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded, cored and diced
• 1/2 medium fennel bulb, white part only, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, pressed
• 1 medium leek, white part only, diced
• 3 chopped carrots
• 1 medium russet potato, peeled and diced
• 3 cups clam juice
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups whipping cream
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups corn kernels, frozen
• 1 3/4 pounds fresh salmon baked seasoned with Chef Paul Prudomme's salmon seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried oregano
• Julienned fresh basil leaves for garnish

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