Tex-Mex Meatball Soup

Name: Tex-Mex Meatball Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: TexMex, American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. ground beef; 1 c. shredded Mexican cheese; 2 tbsp. freshly chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish; 1 cloves garlic, minced; 1 jalapeño, finely chopped; 1 large egg; 1 tsp. ground cumin; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp. chili powder; 2 tsp. dried oregano; 2 tsp. ground cumin; 1 1/2 c. fresh or frozen corn; 1 (28-oz.) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes; 4 c. low-sodium chicken broth; 1 bay leaf; Vegetable oil, for frying; 4 small corn tortillas, sliced into thin strips; Juice of 1 lime