Corn and Shrimp Chowder

Name: Corn and Shrimp Chowder
Ingredients: 3 1⁄2 cups chicken broth; 1 1⁄2 lbs fresh corn kernels or 1 1⁄2 lbs canned corn; 1⁄4 lb thick-sliced bacon, cut 1/2-inch dice; 1 medium onion, cut 1/2-inch dice; 1 large red bell pepper, cut 1/2-inch dice; 2 large celery ribs, cut 1/2-inch dice; 2 lbs russet potatoes, cut 1/2-inch cubes; 2 cups milk; 2 cups heavy cream; salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; hot pepper sauce, such as Tabasco, to taste; 4 ounces butter, 1 stick; 2 1⁄2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled, deveined; 1⁄4 cup chopped chives