Carrot and Tomato Soup Recipe

• 12 carrots – diced
• 1 large onion – diced
• 4 cloves of garlic – chopped
• 3 stalks celery – chopped
• 1 green chili pepper– chopped
• 1 clove bay leaf
• 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 19 oz. can red beans – or your choice
• 7 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. black pepper
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. sugar
• Olive oil for drizzling

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