drunken potato & chorizo soup

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 pound chorizo, casing removed and cut into medium dice
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2-3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into large dice
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 small red bell peppers, chopped into large chunks
• 1 - fresh bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 bottle rioja red wine
• 3-4 cups chicken stock
• - optional - salt and freshly ground black pepper to your tatste
• 1-2 tablespoon fresh or dried parsley