Easy Black Bean Soup (Vegan)

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp

avocado oil

medium yellow onion, diced

carrots, peeled and diced

celery stalk, diced

jalapeño, fine dice with seeds (optional)

6 cloves

garlic, minced

2 tsp

salt

or 2 teaspoons chipotle powder (choose your heat level, or omit. We use 2)

2 tsp

cumin

2 tsp

oregano

1 tsp

smoked paprika

1 tsp

coriander

1 tsp

ground black pepper

2 tbsp

lime juice

1 qt

vegetable stock

3 oz

cans black beans, drained and rinse

for garnish: cilantro sprigs, cotija cheese (optional: leave out for vegan) and avocado