Quick Fix Salmon Chowder

Name: Quick Fix Salmon Chowder
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (I like turkey bacon); 2 tablespoons butter; 1 small onion, minced; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1 clove garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup peeled and finely diced potato; 1 cup thinly sliced carrots; 3 cups chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon dried dillweed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups milk; 1 cup frozen or canned (drained) corn kernels; One 14-ounce can salmon; 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (optional)