All Veggie Chili - Marisolio Tasting Bar

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Arbosana Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 medium red onion, chopped
• 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 2 stalks of celery, chopped
• ½ tsp salt, divided
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 ½ tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• One 28 oz can of diced tomatoes, with juice.
• Two 15 oz cans of Black beans, drained and rinsed.
• One 15 oz can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups vegetable broth or water
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnishing
• 1 to 2 tsp sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar or lime juice, to taste
• Garnishes: chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, tortilla chips, sour cream or crème fraîche, grated cheddar cheese, etc.