Ingredients

1white onion,large, or yellow onion, chopped

2red bell peppers,cored and chopped

2carrots,chopped

5garlic cloves,minced

2jalapeno peppers,seeded and diced

4cupsvegetable stock

60ozblack beans,4 cans, rinsed and drained

1bay leaf

2tspground cumin

2tspchili powder

2tspkosher salt

½tspcayenne

fresh cilantro,chopped

corn tortilla chips,crumbled

avocados,diced

sour cream

cheese,shredded

Preparation

Combine the onion, bell peppers, carrots, garlic, jalapenos, vegetable stock, black beans, bay leaf, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and cayenned in the bowl of a slow cooker, and stir to combine.

Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours, or on High for 3 to 4 hours, until all of the vegetables are cooked and tender.

Remove the bay leaf.

Serve the soup warm, garnished with toppings, if desired, and enjoy!