INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 6 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 yellow onions, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 quarts chicken broth
• 1/2 cup long grain rice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper