Vegan Bean and Bacon Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cups Pinto Beans (dried)
• Enough cold water to cover the beans 1 inch
• 1 Onion (diced)
• 2 Carrots (chopped)
• 2 ribs Celery (chopped)
• 2 Cups Vegetable Broth (low sodium)
• 1/2 can Tomato Paste (3 oz)
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp Onion Powder
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Thyme
• 1/4 tsp Ground Pepper
• 1 Tbs Corn Starch
• 8 oz Mushrooms (sliced)
• 2 Tbs Tamari (or soy sauce)
• 1 Tbs Maple Syrup
• ¾ tsp Liquid Smoke
• ½ tsp Smoked Paprika
• ¼ tsp Garlic Powder
• ⅛ tsp Ground Pepper