Creamy Salmon Chowder Soup Pacific Northwest Comfort

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, diced (approximately 4 oz / 115g)
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (approximately 1 cup / 150g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (approximately 2 tsp / 6g)
• 2 ribs celery, chopped (approximately 1 cup / 120g)
• 1 large carrot, peeled and diced (approximately ½ cup / 75g)
• 4 cups fish stock (or chicken stock as substitute) (950ml)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
• 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced (approximately 2 cups / 300g)
• 1 cup frozen sweet corn (approximately 150g)
• 1 1/2 lbs (680g) salmon fillets, skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 cup heavy cream (240ml)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
• Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)