Spicy Black Bean Soup - Chili Pepper Madness

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion (chopped (I use a yellow onion))
• 1 bell pepper (chopped)
• 2 jalapeno peppers (chopped)
• 1 celery rib (chopped)
• 1 medium carrot (peeled and chopped)
• 4 garlic cloves (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon spicy red pepper flakes (or more to taste!)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cans (15 ounces each black beans, drained and rinsed)
• 2 cups chicken broth (vegetable broth is good, too)
• Juice from 1 small lime
• FOR GARNISH: Sliced peppers (spicy chili flakes, fresh chopped parsley, crumbly white cheese, or whatever else you prefer)