Sedona white corn tortilla soup

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 1/2 seven-inch Corn Tortillas cut into 1" squares
• 1 1/2 tablespoon minced fresh Garlic
• 2 tablespoons minced White Onion
• 1 1/2 teaspoon minced Jalapeno Pepper
• 1 lb. White Corn kernels
• 1 1/2 lbs. chopped; ripe red -Tomatoes
• 1/3 cup Tomato Paste
• 2 1/2 teaspoons ground Cumin
• 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground White Pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
• 1 1/2 cup Water
• 1 qt vegetable stock
• 24 blue corn tortilla chips -(optional garnish)
• 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese -(optional)
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro -(optional)