Salmon Chowder

Ingredients

• 2 (8-ounce) salmon fillets
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 (9-ounce) package frozen corn, thawed
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 6 thick-cut bacon slices, cooked and crumbled