Black Bean Soup

1 yellow onion, diced

1 red bell pepper, diced

2 celery, diced

1 carrot, diced

4 garlic, minced

30 ml lime juice, freshly squeezed

120 ml cilantro, chopped, for garnish

1 avocado, diced, for serving

5 ml salt, to taste

120 ml sour cream, for serving

30 ml olive oil

3 canned black beans, drained and rinsed

950 ml vegetable stock

15 ml chipotle in adobo, minced

10 ml cumin

5 ml smoked paprika

5 ml dried oregano

1 bay leaf

2 ml black pepper, freshly ground