Beans:

• 1 pound dried black beans
• 2 bay leaves
• 5 cups water
• 1/8 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt

Soup:

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 1 large carrot, finely chopped
• ½ tsp salt
• 1½ tbsp minced garlic
• 1½ tbsp ground cumin
• 3 tbsp minced chipotles and adobo sauce
• 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth