Spicy Black Bean Soup - Diplomacy Diet

Ingredients

• 1 lb black beans, sorted and soaked overnight
• ¼ onion (do not chop) and 1 onion, diced
• 8 garlic cloves (4 whole; 4 chopped)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 2 chile chipotles
• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
• 1 tortilla, cut into strips and lightly fried
• 1 avocado, cubed
• shredded Mexican cheese (optional)