Chorizo-Tomato Stew on Garlic Croutons with Zesty Parsley Sprinkle

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) (twice around the pan), plus some for drizzling
• 3/4 pound chorizo sausage, thinly sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, 2 chopped and 1 crushed
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
• 6 medium red potatoes, cut in half and then thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped (from 4 sprigs)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 15-ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes, such as Muir Glen brand
• 2 cups chicken stock or broth
• 4 thick slices crusty country-style bread
• 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves (two large handfuls)
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Zest of 1 orange

1. Preheat a large soup pot over medium-high heat with the 2 tablespoons of EVOO.
2. Add the chorizo and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes.
3. Add the 2 cloves of chopped garlic, the onions, celery, carrots, potatoes, thyme, salt, and pepper, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Add the tomatoes and chicken stock and bring up to a bubble, then turn the heat down to medium low and simmer for 10 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
5. While the stew is simmering, toast the bread in the broiler or in a toaster oven.
6. Rub with the crushed garlic clove and then drizzle EVOO over it and reserve.
7. Pile the parsley leaves, lemon zest, and orange zest on a cutting board.
8. Run your knife through the pile until the parsley is finely chopped and the zests are completely incorporated into the parsley; reserve.
9. To serve, arrange the garlic croutons in the bottom of 4 shallow soup bowls, ladle some of the chorizo-tomato stew on top of the garlic croutons, toss a little of the zesty parsley sprinkle over the stew, and serve.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/chorizo-tomato-stew-on-garlic-croutons-with-zesty-parsley-sprinkle-374486 (may not work)