Crockpot (slow cooker) Vegetarian Creamy Tortilla Soup

Name: Crockpot (slow cooker) Vegetarian Creamy Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 medium onion (diced); 1 tsp olive oil; 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth; 1 jalapeno pepper (diced); 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen); 3/4 cup dried red lentils; 15 oz tomato sauce; 1 red bell pepper (or green peppers, diced); 3/4 cup salsa (use mild or spicy, or salsa verde); 15 oz black beans (one can, drained & rinsed); 15 oz red beans (one can, drained & rinsed); 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder (or 2 fresh garlic cloves ); 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, use more for a spicier soup); 1/2 cup light cream cheese (or any creamy cheese of choice, dairy-free works great too); Salt and pepper (to taste); crushed tortilla chips, sliced avocado, sour cream, sliced or diced jalapeños, chopped red onion, shredded cheddar, fresh cilantro