Creamy Tortilla Soup w/ Chicken and Corn

olive oil

small onions, chopped

garlic cloves, peeled & smashed

Aji Amarillo chiles, seeded & stemmed

corn tortillas, ripped into smallish pieces

ground cumin

dried oregano

turmeric

diced tomatoes with chilies

chicken broth or stock

cooked chicken, chopped or shredded

(fresh or frozen) corn kernels

heavy cream

shredded Monterey Jack cheese

crema or sour cream

corn tortillas, cut into strips and fried

lime wedges

Monterey Jack (or Pepper Jack) cheese, shredded