Sweetcorn Chowder with Peppers and Prawns

This is a rather nice chowder which you can make very easily. These are the ingredients you need
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion finely chopped
2 red peppers thinly sliced
340g peeled potatoes, diced
340g frozen sweetcorn
1 bay leaf
1/2 level teaspoon dried marjoram or oregano
pinch ground nutmeg
3/4 pint milk
ground black pepper
450g uncooked prawns, peeled and de-veined
150ml single cream

Heat the oil in a large saucepan and gently fry the onions in it. Add the peppers, potatoes, sweetcorn, bay leaf, marjoram or oregano and the nutmeg. Pour in the stock and bring to the boil. Simmer and cover for 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked. Add the milk and pepper. Bring back to the boil and stir in the prawns. Let them cook for 3-5 minutes over a moderate heat until they turn pink and acre cooked through. Take out the bay leaf. add the cream, heat through for 2-3 minutes but don't let it boil.
Absolutely delicious.
Best eaten with a soup spoon and some crusty bread.
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