My Family's Spanish Chicken Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 150 g chorizo sausage, sliced
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)