Max and Erma's Copy Cat Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients (18)

• 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
• 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups chopped or shredded cooked chicken
• 12 oz. mild cheddar cheese, shredded
• 4 corn tortillas, chopped into small pieces
• 3 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 can diced green chiles
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
• Tortilla strips or chips, for garnish