Roasted Corn Bisque - The Local Palate

Ingredients

• 10 ears of corn
• 1 medium white onion, julienned
• 1 leek, white only, cut into rings
• 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
• 2 quarts water
• 1 bay leaf
• 5 sprigs thyme
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 8 ounces butter
• 2 cups heavy cream
• Dash cayenne pepper
• Pinch white pepper
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 quart corn (reserved from 10 cobs)