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Heat a medium soup pot over medium-high heat with the EVOO.
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Add the chorizo and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring it frequently.
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Remove it from the pot to drain on a paper towel.
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To the hot soup pot add the onions, garlic, salt, and pepper.
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Cook while stirring frequently for about 4 or 5 minutes, or until the onions are tender and have taken on a little color.
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Defrost the spinach in the microwave on high for 6 minutes.
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Place the spinach in a kitchen towel and wring out the liquid.
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Add the spinach to the onions and continue to cook for about 2 minutes.
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Transfer the onions and spinach to a blender or food processor with 1/2 cup of the chicken stock.
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Puree it until somewhat smooth.
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(If the pureeing gives you any trouble, add some more stock to get it going.)
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Add the pureed spinach back to the soup pot and stir in the remaining 3 1/2 cups of chicken stock and the cream.
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Bring it up to a simmer and add the reserved chorizo and bite-size chicken pieces.
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Simmer them gently for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the flavors have come together.
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Preheat the broiler and place a rack on the second groove.
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While the soup is simmering, toast the baguette slices until they are golden brown under the broiler.
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Mix the grated manchego with the roasted red pepper and the parsley on your cutting board.
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Once the toast is nice and golden, top each with a little of the cheese mixture and return them to the broiler or toaster oven to melt and lightly brown the cheese.
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Transfer the stoup to serving bowls and serve 2 roasted pepper and manchego toasts alongside.