In a Dutch oven, heat the oil, add the peppers, onions, and garlic, and sauté until the onions begin to soften on medium-high heat.
Sprinkle the spices on the veggies, stir well, and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
Add the frozen corn and fire-roasted tomatoes and stir well.
Add the broth and chicken and allow the soup to come to a low boil.
Allow the soup to cook for 5 minutes,
Add ¼ - ⅓ cup of the hot broth of the soup to the blended cottage and whisk vigorously.
Pour the cottage cheese slowly into the soup.
Continue stirring constantly so the cottage cheese is incorporated completely into the soup.
Add the tortellini and allow it to cook for 5 minutes.
Serve with a squeeze of lime juice and shredded cheese.
