Black Bean Soup | Melissa d'Arabian

Ingredients

• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups cooked black beans
• 1 tablespoon vegetarian or chicken bouillon base
• 1 bay leaf
• One 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper