Black Bean Soup with Lime-Pepper Salsa

Ingredients

• 2 cups black beans soaked in water overnight
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable base
• 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1/3 cup onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 cup tomatoes, canned, undrained
• 1/3 cup orzo, uncooked