Potato Corn Chowder

Ingredients

• 3 ears corn, shucked
• 2 quarts water
• 1 pound red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (2 1/4 cups)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 large carrot, halved lengthwise, then sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 thyme sprigs
• 2 Turkish bay leaves or 1 California
• 3 cups heavy cream
• 3 scallions, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• chopped cilantro