Black Bean Soup

Ingredients
1-onion, medium dice
3-ribs of celery, medium dice
3-small peppers, sliced
1-jalapeno pepper, sliced
1 can diced or stewed tomatoes
1 Tablespoon minced garlic
1 Tablespoon of my chili seasoning
salt and pepper as needed
1 quart chicken stock
2 bay leaves
1-30 ounce can black beans; drained and rinsed
lime juice to season
Method
Slice and dice the vegetables and set aside
In a large pot over medium heat, add the oil and sauté the vegetables until soft
Add the can tomatoes and stir
Add the garlic, chili seasoning, salt, and pepper and stir until fragrant
Add the chicken stock and the bay leaves, let simmer for 10 minutes
Add the drained beans, season with salt and pepper, and a squeeze of lime juice to taste
Simmer for 20 minutes
Serve with rice and chopped cilantro