Corn Chowder with chive

3 ears fresh corn or 3 ears bicolor corn 4 ounces bacon , cut into 1/3 inch dice 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 medium onion , cut into 1/2 inch dice 1/2[...]

1/2 cup diced (1/4-inch) slab bacon (2 oz; rind discarded if necessary) 2 cups diced (1/4-inch) sweet onion (14 oz) such as Vidalia 2 large carrots, cut into[...]