Cuban Black Bean Soup

Name: Cuban Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Cuban, Latin American, American
Ingredients: 1 lb. dried black beans (or 4 cans – 15 oz.), rinsed and drained (see notes); 1 large white onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 2 medium carrots, chopped; 1 medium red bell pepper, cored and chopped; 2 bay leafs; 1 – 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 – 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 3 cups vegetable broth (or water); juice of one orange + orange halves; himalayan salt and pepper to taste; diced tomatoes; onion; vegan sour cream; lime wedges