Oyster, Corn, and Bacon Chowder - Wanchese Fish Company

Ingredients

• 4 oz. smoked thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces*
• 2 cups diced sweet yellow onion (1 large)
• 2 cups diced celery
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 6 cups vegetable or fish stock
• 2 cups peeled, diced russet-style potatoes (1 large)
• 2 cups cooked corn kernels off-the-cob, fresh or frozen
• 2 cups chopped fresh oysters with liquor
• Salt and hot red pepper sauce, to taste
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
• Fresh lemon juice, if desired
• Oyster crackers for garnish