Black Bean Soup and Guacamole/Lime Chips

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Sautee
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced

Add
1 tbsp. tomato paste

In a bowl, combine, and then add
A few shakes of salt
A few shakes of black pepper
2 tsp. chili powder/taco seasoning/paprika (mildest)
1/2 tsp. cumin

Add
2 (15-oz.) cans black beans, with liquid
2 C vegetable stock
1 bay leaf

Boil soup until it gets thick, about 30 minutes

What to put with it:
A side of guacamole with lime chips

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