In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add oil. Once hot add onions and garlic and saute for 3 minutes.
Next add bell peppers, sausage, salt, pepper, thyme and old bay seasoning. Combine and cook another 2 minutes. Then add tomato sauce, beans and rice. Combine and cook another 3 minutes.
Add broth and stir to combine. Bring just to a bubble then reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook for 20 minutes. Remove lid and thouroughly stir. Replace lid and cook another 15 minutes.
Keyword bell peppers, kidney beans, old bay, onions, rice, smoked sausage