Salmon Chowder

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 6 slices thick-cut bacon (cut into ½-inch pieces)
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 bunch green onions (thinly sliced, white and green parts separated, divided (about 6 to 8 onions))
• 3 stalks celery (½-inch diced (about 1 cup))
• 1 large red bell pepper (½-inch diced)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ cups whole milk
• 1 ½ cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 (10-ounce) bag frozen corn kernels, no need to thaw
• 1 (15-ounce) can cream-style corn
• 1 large russet potato (cut into ½-inch chunks)
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt (plus additional to taste)
• 1 ½ pounds salmon (skin removed and cut into 1 ½-inch pieces)
• Hot sauce (optional for serving)