A hearty and flavorful bay leaf beet soup recipe

Ingredients

• 3 medium beets, peeled and diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil