Best Black Bean Soup

small (7-ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo (see note)

olive oil

carrots, peeled and chopped

onions, peeled and chopped

garlic cloves, minced

red wine

jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped

dry black beans (do not soak)

mild vegetable or chicken stock

dried oregano, preferably Mexican

bay leaves

kosher salt

ground black pepper

Red wine vinegar,

small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced

Freshly squeezed juice of 2 limes

Salt

Sour cream or Mexican crema

Whole cilantro leaves

Thinly sliced fresh chiles

Sliced avocado