Black Bean Chili

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
• 1 red bell pepper(any color), seeded and diced
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 3 (15-ounce) cans black beans,drained and rinsed
• 2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes with their juice
• 3 cups cups water, plus more asneeded
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt