Black Bean Quinoa Soup - Continental Importers 2014 Ltd.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, peeled and diced
• 4 large garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons smoked Spanish paprika
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 3 cups dried black beans, picked over to check for foreign matter
• 7 cups vegetable stock (I like Savory Choice)
• 1/2 cup black quinoa, rinsed
• 1/4 cup orzo (optional)
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 2-3 Parmesan rinds
• 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar