1(15.5 oz.) canred kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1(28 ounce) candiced tomatoes
2 bay leaves
3tablespoonschili powder
2 teaspoonsground cumin
2 teaspoonsdried oregano
1 teaspoon and one pinchsea salt
Optional Toppings
green onions, cilantro, avocado
Instructions
In a large Dutch oven or 8-quart pot, add 1 tablespoon avocado oil and turn heat to medium/high. Once heated add bell pepper, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, jalapeños and a pinch of salt. Sauté for 7 minutes or until onions are translucent.
Add 3 cups vegetable broth, beans, diced tomatoes with their juices and spices (bay leaves, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt). Stir, increase heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium and cook for 15-20 minutes uncovered (depending on how done you like your veggies). Stir every few minutes.
Discard bay leaves and serve with optional toppings, if desired.