corn chowder

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon, diced
• 6 tablespoons red onions, finely chopped
• 1 cup carrots, finely chopped
• 1 cup celery, finely chopped
• 1 cup red peppers, finely chopped
• 5 cups yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 cups hot low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cans (14 oz. each) cream-style corn
• 2 cans (12 oz. each) corn kernels
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups 35% heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)