1. Add oil to a large pot and heat on medium heat.

2. Add in onion, red pepper, and jalapeños. Stir and cook for 6-8 minutes.

3. Add in beans and spices & stir really well.

4. Add diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Place the bay leaf in the pot.

5. Stir and raise temperature to high to bring to a boil.

5. Once at a boil, turn heat on low and let it come to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.

6. Remove bay leaf after 20 minutes.

7. Using a masher, press the chili to bring to a thick consistency and less soup-like.

*Careful not to over-mash (should be about a minute or two of mashing) you should still see some beans and tomato chunks.