Marmitako (Basque Tuna Soup)

Ingredients

• 3-4 dried sweet red peppers (ancho)
• 3 T. olive oil
• 1 pound fresh tuna steak, cut into cubes
• 3 medium onions, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 green or red peppers, chopped
• 2 T. parsley
• 4 tsp. paprika
• 2 T. brandy
• 1 1/2 pounds potatoes, cubed
• 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 6 cups fish stock or water
• 1 large carrot, cut into thin slices
• 1 medium leek, washed very well, diced
• 1/2 tsp. hot pepper flakes
• salt
• pepper
• croutons