red pepper soup

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 1/4 cup sliced onions
• 3 large cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 12 large red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock or broth
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
• Salt and white or black pepper
• Crème fraîche for garnish
• Thyme sprigs for garnish.