Ingredients

• 2 ounces bacon, (about 2 slices)

• 1 teaspoon neutral oil, such as canola or avocado

• 1 stalk celery, diced

• 1 leek, white part only, halved lengthwise, rinsed and thinly sliced

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

• 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

• 8 ounces Yukon Gold potatoes, diced

• 2 cups fresh corn kernels, (about 4 ears)

• 1 ½ pounds tilapia fillets, cut into bite-size pieces

• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme

• 1 cup half-and-half

• 2 teaspoons lemon juice

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, (optional)