Cha Cha Chowder

Ingredients

• 8 cups vegetable stock
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 8 ears corn, kernels removed (about 6 cups)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 poblano peppers, stems, seeds and ribs removed, diced
• 1 yellow onion, diced (about 2 cups)
• 12 ounces Yukon Gold potatoes (skins on), diced into 1/4-inch cubes
• 1 cup half-and-half
• Smoked paprika, for garnish
• Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, for garnish