Roasted Red Pepper Soup

INGREDIENTS

• 3 lbs. red bell peppers, halved and cleaned (8-10)
• 5 cloves garlic, in peel
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 2 Tb. olive oil
• 2 large sprigs fresh thyme (1 Tb. leaves)
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 cups chicken stock (or vegetable broth)
• 1 tsp. hot sauce
• ½ tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. ground pepper
• 1-2 Tb. rice vinegar