Easy Black Bean Soup (30-Minute Pantry Dinner) - My Home Made Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 3 cans (15 oz each) black beans, two drained and rinsed, one undrained
• 1 can (14.5 oz / 411 g) diced tomatoes
• 2 1/2 cups (590 ml) low-sodium vegetable broth
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus wedges for serving
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 avocado, diced, optional
• 1 cup crushed corn tortilla chips, optional