Crock Pot Tex Mex Veggie Quinoa Soup

• 1 cup dry quinoa
• 6 cups reduced sodium vegetable broth
• 1 cup chopped bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1 - 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes
• 1 - 4.5 oz. can mild chopped green chiles
• 1 - 14 oz. can corn, drained
• 2 - 15 oz. cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 tbsp. chili powder
• 2 tsp. cumin
• 2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. coriander
• 2 bay leaves
• freshly ground black pepper

Spray your crock pot with cooking spray and add all ingredients to it.  Give it a good stir and set to low for 5 1/2 hours.

Serve with some shredded vegan (or regular) cheese and avocado chunks!

ENJOY!