Creamy Smoked Trout Chowder

Name: Creamy Smoked Trout Chowder
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons oil; 1 medium yellow onion (peeled and finely chopped); 4 ribs celery (with leaves, finely chopped); 1-2 hot cherry peppers or Fresno chilis (optional, or use crushed red pepper to taste); 4 cloves garlic (peeled and minced); Salt and pepper to taste; 4-5 cups no-sodium chicken stock; 4 sprigs thyme; 2 large Yukon gold potatoes; 16 ounces smoked trout fillets; ¾ cup heavy cream; A few shakes of paprika; Chopped fresh chives (optional); Warm (crusty bread); Paprika