Potato Soup with refried

8 strips bacon , cut into 1" pieces 1 medium onion , diced 4 cups water , chicken stock 5 medium potatoes , peeled and cut into approx. 1" cubes*[...]

2 tablespoons butter 2 yellow onions , thinly sliced 1 tablespoon finely grated meyer lemon zest (about 2 lemons) 1/2 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger 1[...]

5 tablespoons olive oil , divided 1 large onion , chopped 8 ounces fully cooked chorizo sausage , casing removed, if necessary 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1[...]