Heat olive oil in a large dutch oven. Sauté onion, bell pepper, & garlic a minute or so just to combine. Stir in spices and tomato paste. Add the rest of the ingredients except garnishes and bring to a boil. Stir well and correct seasonings. Turn off heat.
Serve hot and garnish as desired.
Notes
You can toast corn tortilla strips and add as a garnish or stir untoasted strips into soup.Recipe By: Sherry Moman
Serving Size: 8