Spanish Chorizo and White Bean Soup

Name: Spanish Chorizo and White Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Spanish
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-vigin olive oil (45 ml); 100 g Spanish chorizo, casing removed and diced; 1 large red onion, diced; 1 red bell pepper, deseeded and diced; 1 green bell pepper, deseeded and diced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh leaves; 1 teaspoon fennel seed, optional; 3 large cloves garlic or about 1 heaping tablespoon; 1/4 cup tomato paste (64g); 1 teaspoon paprika; 2 (15 oz) cans white beans, drained (or 3 cups cooked beans); 2 dried bay leaves; 4 cups chicken stock (960ml); 1 cup water (240 ml); 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, each plus more to taste; 1 bunch tuscan kale, ribs removed and roughly chopped (about 3 cups); 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped (or a big handful)