Taco Soup With Beans and Baked Tortillas

1 medium onion , finely chopped

2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic

1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional or to taste)

2 -4 teaspoons dried chili pepper flakes (optional or to taste)

2 (14 ounce) cans red kidney beans , undrained

1 (15 ounce) can corn niblets, drained

1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes , undrained

1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies , undrained

1 (7 ounce) bottle spicy taco sauce (optional, I like to add it in!)

1 (12 ounce) can beer

1 cup water (more if needed to thin) or 1 cup tomato juice (more if needed to thin)

1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix (try my Kittencal's Taco Seasoning Mix !)

1 (1 ounce) package ranch-style dry salad dressing mix

black pepper

seasoning salt or white salt

6 (6 inch) corn tortillas (cut into 1/4-inch strips, can use more)

sour cream

grated cheddar cheese