Spicy Red Bell Pepper Soup
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 2 carrots, chopped 2 celery ribs, chopped 2 quarts chicken broth 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme 2 yellow onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped 6 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ½ cup long grain rice ½ teaspoon ground black pepper