Red Lentil Corn Chowder

Name: Red Lentil Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 red onion, (diced); 4 garlic cloves, (minced); 1/2 jalapeño pepper, (minced (optional)); 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ancho chile powder; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 3 cups vegetable broth; 1 1/4 cups split red lentils; 1 cup full-fat coconut milk; 1 (14.5 ounce/411 gram) can diced tomatoes; 1 cup fresh corn kernels, (about 2 ears); 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper hot sauce, (or to taste); Salt and pepper, (to taste); Chopped fresh cilantro; Chopped scallions