Heat chicken stock to a simmer.

Heat oil a medium sized sauce pot. Add bell pepper and onion with a tiny pinch of salt. Cook on medium-high heat for approximately 2 minutes or until veggies start to soften. Remove from heat.

Transfer half the veggies into a blender or food processor. Puree with enough chicken stock until you have a smooth consistency.

Turn heat to high on veggie mixture. Add rice, dried spices, and enough oil just to coat each grain of rice. Stir. Cook 1 minute or until grains begin to separate. Add garlic and bouillon powder. Stir for 10 seconds.

Add veggie puree and chicken stock. Stir. Bring to a simmer. Cover. Cook 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat. Let steam 5-10 minutes. Do not remove lid at any point of cooking process. Clear lids work best.

Variations; Seafood stock, beef stock, saffron, roasted bell pepper and garlic puree, caramelized onions, shallots, red onions, celery salt, fresno peppers, cayenne, diced or crushed tomatoes, salsa, pico de gallo, white or red wine, chives, scallions, thyme, rosemary, basil, parsley, paprika, capers, carrot puree, celery, crushed pepper flakes, cilantro, coriander, coconut milk, curry, fennel, ginger, harissa, leeks, lime, lemon, olives, white pepper, oregano, pineapple, raisins, saffron, sage,

Sofrito, tomato paste, eggplant