Ingredients : 2 ounces bacon, (about 2 slices) -- **This recipe can be made with or without bacon. I kept the bacon part of the recipe although it's not pictured because so many people LOVE bacon. If you do not wish to do the bacon, just skip bacon steps.  1 teaspoon canola oil 1 stalk celery, diced 1 leek, white part only, halved lengthwise, rinsed and thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 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 1/2 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) Directions: Chop bacon and cook in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Add oil to the pan. Add celery, leek, salt and pepper and cook until the vegetables just begin to soften, about 2 min...