Braised Sauerkraut with Paprika

Name: Braised Sauerkraut with Paprika
Ingredients: 6 thick slices bacon (6 oz.), cut into thin strips; 2 tbsp. unsalted butter; 1⁄2 large Vidalia onion, halved and thinly sliced (1 cup); 3⁄4 tsp. kosher salt; 1 large red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and thinly sliced (1 1/2 cups); Freshly ground black pepper; 4 garlic cloves, minced (1 Tbsp.); 1 tsp. tomato paste; 1 tsp. minced fresh rosemary; 2 tsp. sweet smoked paprika; 2 tsp. hot smoked paprika, or substitute ground cayenne to taste; 1⁄2 cup dry white wine; 3 packed cups finely shredded green cabbage; 2 packed cups good-quality brined sauerkraut such as Bubbies brand, drained but not rinsed; 2 1⁄2 cups chicken stock; 2 bay leaves; 1 tbsp. finely grated raw white potato