Instruction

• Step 1 In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil
• Add onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes
• Add jalapeños and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes
• Add tomato paste, stir to coat vegetables, and cook about a minute more
• Season with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder and stir to coat
• Step 2 Add black beans and broth
• Stir soup, add bay leaf, and bring to a boil
• Immediately reduce to a simmer and let simmer until slightly reduced and thickened, 15 to 20 minutes
• (If a thinner soup is desired, add more broth as needed
• ) Step 3 Remove bay leaf and let cool slightly
• Using an immersion blender or food processor, blend soup to desired consistency
• Step 4 Serve with a dollop of sour cream, sliced avocado, and cilantro