Smoky Bean Soup - Bites for Foodies

Ingredients

• 1 tbs. baking soda
• 8-10 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth
• 2 celery stalks, finely diced
• 1/2 large red onion, finely diced
• 1 large carrot, peeled and finely diced
• 1 tbs. tomato paste
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1/4 tsp. paprika
• 1 tsp. cumin powder
• 2 tbs. extra virgin olive oil
• 2-3 tbs. fresh parsley roughly chopped
• 1-2 scallions, finely sliced (for garnish)
• Greek yogurt for garnish (optional)
• sea salt and black pepper to taste