Homemade Taco Seasoning:

• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• A pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

For the Taco Soup:

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium red or yellow onion, diced
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 15-oz can finely diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 15oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro

Optional Toppings:

• Shredded cheese or crumbled cotija cheese
• Sour cream, cashew cream, or plain Greek yogurt
• Diced avocado
• Crush tortilla chips, tortilla strips, or corn chips
• Fresh chopped cilantro
• Sliced green onions or finely diced red onions
• Diced tomatoes or pico de gallo
• Pickled jalapeño peppers or hot sauce
• Sliced black olives