Southwestern Cream of Potato Soup with Chorizo

Ingredients

• 2 chorizo links, sliced, or 1/3 lb. bulk chorizo sausage, or hot breakfast sausage, cooked
• 4 medium, or 2 large russet or Idaho potatoes
• 1 large carrot, chopped
• 1-2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped onion, or 2-3 scallions
• 2 tbs. butter
• 2 tbs. flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 oz. Velveeta, American cheese, or shredded cheddar
• 1/2 tsp. taco seasoning
• salt and pepper to taste
• cilantro
• paprika