Vegan Black Bean Soup

1 cup (172 g) black beans soaked overnight or at least 1

1 tsp oil or 2 tbsp broth

1/2 large onion chopped

3 cloves garlic finely chopped

1 tsp ground cumin

1/4 tsp black pepper

3/4 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp oregano

2 bay leaves

1 tsp chili powder blend or 1/2 tsp chipotle pepper or b

3/4 to 1 tsp salt

15 oz (170.1 g) can diced tomato

2.5 cups (591.47 ml) water/broth mixture , 3 cups for soupy

Lime juice

cilantro avocado, pepper flakes for garnish