Corn Chowder with milk

2 tablespoons butter , unsalted 3 medium onions , diced, raw 1 (12 ounce) bag carrots , petite fresh raw 5 yukon gold potatoes , peeled and diced 1 (28 ounce)[...]

4 (3/4-1 1/4 lb) acorn squash or 4 (3/4-1 1/4 lb) tiny pumpkins 1 slice bacon , diced 1/4 cup onion , finely chopped 1 tablespoon flour 1/2 teaspoon chili[...]

4 ounces bacon , sliced into 1-inch pieces 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups chopped onions 3 celery ribs , trimmed and chopped[...]