Spicy Black Bean Soup with Cilantro and Lime - PLABCurlove

Ingredients

• 3 cans (15 ounces each) of black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 ½ cups of vegetable broth
• 1 large white onion, diced
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 bell peppers, any color, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, with their juices
• 2 tablespoons of chili powder
• 2 teaspoons of cumin
• 2 teaspoons of dried oregano
• Salt to taste
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• avocado, lime wedges, and fresh cilantro for added flavor