Vegetarian Black Beans

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 c.)
• 1/2 c. finely chopped green bell pepper
• 1 medium size rib celery, finely chopped (about 1/2 c.)
• 3 small scallions, chopped (about 3 Tbsp.)
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 3 Tbsp. tomato paste
• 3 (15 oz.) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (13 oz.) can chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp. dried marjoram
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves
• 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground red pepper
• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper