Pescatarian Classic Corn Chowder

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  4 strips bacon, cut into ½-inch pieces
  Required swap

  Use vegetarian bacon instead.

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  MorningStar Farms Thick Cut Applewood Black Pepper Vegetarian Bacon Strips

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  Chef's tip

  Cook it only until crisp, adding a little oil to the pan - vegetarian bacon cooks much faster than pork bacon and can scorch. If the recipe simmers or bakes the bacon further, set it aside and stir it back in near the end.
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  2 tbsp unsalted butter
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  1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
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  3 stalks celery, finely diced
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  3 cloves garlic, minced
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  3 tbsp all-purpose flour
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  4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  Required swap

  Chef's tip

  Use the same amount of low-sodium vegetable broth. The dish will be a little lighter in flavor than with chicken broth.
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  1 lb yukon gold potatoes, cut into ½-inch cubes
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  4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (from about 5 ears if fresh)
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  1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
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  1 tsp smoked paprika
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  1 cup heavy cream
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  1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
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  ½ tsp black pepper, plus more to taste

For serving

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  2 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced (optional)