Ina Garten Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried black beans, rinsed and soaked overnight in water
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 2 cups chopped yellow onions
• 1/2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• Sour cream, grated Cheddar, and/or chopped scallions, for serving