- 2 pounds red bell peppers, cut in half, seeds and veins removed
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh flat leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 32 ounces (4 cups) vegetable broth or stock