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Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat.
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Add onion, sliced fennel, carrot, garlic and bay leaf and saute until vegetables are light golden, about 7 minutes.
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Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
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Add broth and potato and bring to boil.
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Reduce heat, cover and simmer until potato is tender, about 12 minutes.
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Puree milk and 1 cup corn in blender.
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Add corn puree, remaining 1/2 cup corn and salmon to pot.
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Simmer uncovered over medium heat just until salmon is opaque in center, about 5 minutes.
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Discard bay leaf.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Ladle chowder into bowls.
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Sprinkle with reserved chopped fennel fronds.