4 strips bacon½ onion3 stalks celery2 medium carrots¼ cup flour3 cloves garlic 4 cups chicken broth1 cup heavy cream1 cup milk4 cups corn3 russet potatoes ½ tsp kosher salt¼ tsp black pepper2 Tbsp chives
Once the bacon is crispy, remove it from the pot onto a paper towel lined plate. Leave about 2 Tbsp of bacon grease in the pot. Add the onion, celery, and carrots to the pot with bacon grease and saute for 5 minutes.
Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil. After it comes to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, until potatoes are cooked, about 15-20 minutes.