Add sesame oil to a soup pot over medium heat. Add scallions and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes. Add jalapeno, ginger and bell pepper. Cook for another 3 minutes.
Add all remaining ingredients to the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, until rice is cooked through. Taste and add additional salt/pepper if desired.
Divide out soup and serve with desired toppings.
Notes
This makes 5-6 servings - depending on how hungry you are. Nutritional information is for ⅕ of the recipe.*adjust to your thickness preference. You can add in more at the end if your rice has absorbed too much liquid.