Sopa Tarasca (Sup Kacang Pinto) dengan Jalapeño Jagung Goreng

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1/2 tablespoon ancho chili powder
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• one 28-ounce can whole tomatoes
• two 14-ounce cans pinto beans, drained
• 2 -3 cups water or vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoons salt (more or less to taste)
• 1 3/4 cups frozen corn
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup cotija cheese
• minced jalapeño (to taste – one is usually more than enough)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, and/or salt for topping
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying