Smoky Vegan Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 c. tomato paste
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed with press
• 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 3 c. lower-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
• 3 cans (15 oz. each) lower-sodium black beans, undrained
• 1 c. frozen corn
• Avocado chunks and cilantro leaves, for serving