Comforting Spiced Anasazi Bean Stew

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried Anasazi beans (approx. 200 g)
• 4 cups vegetable broth (approx. 950 ml)
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 medium bell pepper, diced (any colour)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (approx. 15 ml)
• 1 bay leaf
• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
• Sliced avocado (for garnish)