Creamy Veggie Tortilla Soup

• 2 cups mixed beans of choice
• 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen
• 1/2 cup TVP*
• 2 bell peppers
• 1 celery stalk
• 1 carrot
• 1 small onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 jalapeño
• 1 tbsp olive or avocado oil
• 1 14 oz can (fire-roasted) tomatoes
• 5 cups of water + 1/2 tbsp vegan ‘no chicken’ vegetable base paste (replace with any vegetable broth/stock)
• 4 corn tortillas (plus more for the crispy topping)

SPİCES:

• 1 tbsp chili powder*
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chili flakes (optional)