Spicy Corn And Linguiça Chowder Recipe

Name: Spicy Corn And Linguiça Chowder Recipe
Ingredients: 3 ears corn; 4 cups heavy cream; 2 cups chicken broth; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 12 sprigs of fresh thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1 large white onion, finely chopped; 1/2 pound linguiça sausage, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces - for a little more spice, i'd use chouriço.; 1 small hot red pepper, finely diced; ½ red bell pepper, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons flour; 3 medium red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; Salt and pepper; Smoked paprika for garnish