Lentil Tortilla Soup

Name: Lentil Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbs olive oil; 1 white onion, diced; 1 yellow bell pepper, diced; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper; 3/4 cup dried lentils; 1/2 cup salsa verde (or regular salsa); 14oz can of corn, drained; 14oz can black beans, drained and rinsed; 14oz can pinto beans, drained and rinsed; 15oz can tomato sauce (or diced tomatoes); 2 tbs tomato paste; 2.5 cups vegetable broth; 1/2 cup heavy cream, optional