Tortilla Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can chopped tomatoes with green chilies, drained
1 (14 1/2 to 16 oz.) can pureed tomatoes
3 c. chicken stock
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. cumin
4 corn tortillas, cut in 1/4-inch
1 c. diced cooked chicken
diced avocado, grated Monterey Jack cheese, Cheddar cheese or sour cream for garnish (optional)

Preparation

Combine ingredients, except corn tortillas.
Simmer soup slowly.
Before serving, crisp tortilla strips in skillet with small amount of oil.
Add to soup before serving.