Nearly Famous Chicken Tortilla Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 minced garlic cloves
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
4 cups chicken broth
3/4 tablespoon cumin
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 -2 bay leaf
2 carrots, thinly sliced
2 skinless chicken breasts, halved and thinly sliced
3/4 teaspoon salt
pepper
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1 -2 avocado, diced
16 ounces tortilla chips

Preparation

In a large stock pot, heat the oil over high. Add onions, 1/3 cup cilantro and garlic, saute 3 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes and spices, then bring to a boil.
Add the broth, carrots and chicken. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook another 10-12 minutes.
Stir in half the cheese and 1 cup crushed tortilla chips.
Ladle into bowls and top with remaining cheese, fresh cilantro, fresh avocado, and more tortilla chip pieces. Serves 4+.
*This is a great recipe for leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken. Just add it in at the very end to warm it up!