Smoky White Bean Chowder

Name: Smoky White Bean Chowder
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 whole Medium Onion, Chopped; 1 stalk Celery, Chopped; 1 whole Medium Carrot, Chopped; ¼ whole Red Bell Pepper, chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, Chopped; 2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme Leaves; 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika; 1-½ Tablespoon All-purpose Flour; 2 cups Vegetable Stock; 2 cups Water; 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste; 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano; 1 whole Bay Leaf; 2 cups Cooked Cannelini Or White Beans (See Note) Or 15 Ounces Canned; ⅔ cups Half-and-half