Queso Con Carne Soup

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2 tablespoons olive oil

12 ounces beef or pork Mexican chorizo 

1 medium white or yellow onion, finely chopped

4 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated 

Salt and pepper

1 1/4 pounds ground beef sirloin 

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 tablespoon ground coriander

1 tablespoon chili powder 

1 1/2 teaspoons pimenton smoked paprika 

2 1/2 cups beef brodo, broth or stock 

1 brick cream cheese, cut into pieces 

3/4 cup crema or cream 

1 1/2 cups shredded Colby or Colby/Jack cheese from a brick 

1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese from brick

1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies, drained 

2 cans (10 ounces) tomatoes and green chilies, such as Rotel 

Toppings:

Charred flour or corn tortillas, to tear and dunk, corn tortilla chips or Fritos

Pickled jalapeno pepper rings, hot or mild 

Chopped cilantro 

Radish matchsticks 

Scallions, chopped or sliced