Vegan Tortilla Soup

• Avocado oil or olive oil
• 1 onion - peeled and chopped
• 2 garlic cloves - peeled and crushed
• 2 carrots - peeled and diced
• 2 red bell peppers or 4 small ones - seeded and diced
• 2 yellow peppers or 4 small ones - seeded and diced
• 1 teaspoon chipotle powder or smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• 1 x 28oz. can diced tomatoes
• 1-2 bay leaves
• 10-15 leaves fresh oregano - optional
• 1 qt or 946ml vegetable stock or water
• Salt & black pepper

Serve with

• Avocado
• Tortilla chips
• Lime wedges
• Chopped jalapeño - seed it if you prefer not spicy