Wild Salmon Corn Chowder from Waterfall Resort Alaska

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. red potatoes
• 1/2 lb. sliced bacon, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
• 2 cups chopped green onions
• 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
• 1 Tbsp. finely chopped garlic
• 1 tsp. finely chopped fresh thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/8 tsp. dried hot red-pepper flakes
• 3 cups whole milk
• 2/3 cup heavy cream
• 1 (1 1/2-lb.) salmon fillet, skinned and pinned, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
• Chopped fresh chives and smoked paprika for garnish