Authentic Tortilla Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
2 quarts chicken broth
1 tablespoon chili powder
salt & pepper, to taste
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
4 chicken breast halves, chopped into 1/2 inch cubes (skinless, boneless, and seasoned with salt & pepper)
4 cups tortilla chips, roughly broken
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
1 avocado, peeled, pitted & cubed
sour cream, for garnish

Preparation

Heat the oil in a stock pot to medium-high. Add the onion & garlic cloves. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent (5 - 10 minutes).
Add the cooked onions & garlic into a blender along with the tomatoes. Blend until smooth.
Return the pan to medium-high heat and add the puree from the blender. Cook, stirring constantly, until it reaches the consistency of tomato paste, about 10 minutes.
Add the stock and chili powder to the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce hear to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes. Add chicken, cilantro, salt & pepper and simmer for an additional 10 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
Just before serving, divide the chips, cheese, and avocado between serving bowls. Ladle soup into the bowls, and garnish with sour cream.
Enjoy!