Hearty Black Bean and Vegetable Medley Soup

Dried Black Beans, rinsed and soaked

0 lb

Water

cups

Bay Leaves

each

Baking Soda

teaspoons

Olive Oil

tablespoons

Medium Onions, finely diced

each

Garlic Clove, minced

each

Bell Pepper, finely diced, seeds removed

each

Jalapeño, minced, seeds removed

each

Celery Stalk, finely diced

each

Carrot, finely diced, peeled

each

Ground Cumin

teaspoons

Dried Oregano

teaspoons

Dried Thyme

teaspoons

White Wine Vinegar

tablespoons

Salt

teaspoons

Black Pepper, freshly ground

to taste

Vegetable Stock

cups

Lime Wedges, for garnish

each

Chopped Avocado, for garnish

each

Minced Fresh Cilantro, for garnish

to taste