Indiana Corn Chowder

½ pound bacon, diced

1 onion, chopped

2 stalks celery, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 carrot, chopped

1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn

1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn

1 (32 ounce) carton chicken broth

5 potatoes, peeled and cubed

salt and pepper to taste

Place the bacon in a large pot and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon on a paper towel-lined plate. Stir in the onion, celery, bell pepper, and carrots. Cook and stir until the onions have softened and turned translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the cream-style corn, whole kernel corn, chicken broth, and potatoes. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in the diced bacon and season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.