Name: Smoky Corn Chowder
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 6 ears corn (husk and silk removed); 6 cups water; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound smoky kielbasa sausage (or other smoked sausage, sliced into half moons); 1 celery stalk (diced); 1 medium onion (diced); 2 medium white potatoes (diced); 2 tablespoons all purpose flour; 4-5 sprigs of thyme (tied together with kitchen string); 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (or more to taste); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 1 cup cream; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)