Cocoa-Infused Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 red onion, diced
• 3 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup no-salt-added tomato purée
• 2 low-sodium vegetable bouillon cubes
• 4 cups water
• 1 (25-ounce) can low-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (or hot paprika)
• 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro