Potato and Sausage Stew

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1.3 pounds Polish sausage
• 1 medium yellow onion (finely chopped)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 bell peppers (red + green, chopped)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 2 large carrots (chopped)
• 1.1 pounds potatoes (cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 cups puréed tomatoes
• chili flakes (for serving)
• chopped parsley (for serving)