Sweetcorn and sweet potato chowder with crispy tortillas recipe

• 1 leek, finely sliced (or use an onion)
• 1 tbsp oil, for frying (eg sunflower)
• 1 red pepper, deseeded and diced
• 500 g (17.6oz) sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 l (3.5pints) vegetable stock
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 large cobs sweetcorn, kernels cut off
• 1 lime, juice only
• 1 handful chopped chives (optional)
• 8 soft corn tortillas
• 50 g (1.8oz) grated cheddar/double gloucester
• 1 tsp paprika or ground cumin
• 1 pinch sea salt

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan.
2. Fry the leek for 6 mins.
3. Add the garlic and cook for 2 more mins.
4. Add the sweet potato, pepper, chilli, paprika, thyme, and bay leaves, then stir for 1 min.
5. Pour in the stock.
6. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 15 mins.
8. Add the sweetcorn and simmer for 5 more mins, or until the potato and corn are tender.
9. Blitz in a food processor, then return to the pan and reheat gently if necessary.
10. Add a good squeeze of lime juice and check the seasoning.
11. While the chowder is simmering, heat the oven to 200C.
12. Cut the tortillas into quarters and lay on a baking sheet.
13. Sprinkle over the cheese, a little sea salt and the paprika or cumin.
14. Bake for 6-8 mins, keeping an eye on them so they dont burn, until crispy and golden.
15. Remove from the oven and leave to cool slightly, then serve with the chowder.

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Taken from www.lovefood.com/guide/recipes/44110/sweetcorn-and-sweet-potato-chowder-with-crispy-tortillas-recipe (may not work)