Easy Black Bean Soup | Umami

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, (chopped)
• 1 large carrot, (chopped)
• 1 celery rib, (chopped)
• 1 red bell pepper, (stemmed, seeded, and chopped)
• 4 cloves garlic, (minced)
• 60 oz (4 cans) black beans, (rinsed and drained)
• 32 oz vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• Kosher salt and black pepper, (to taste)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro
• Garnish options: avocado, cilantro, shredded cheese, plain Greek yogurt or sour cream, sliced green onion