Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients

• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •1 small onion
• •⅔ cup cilantro
• •3 cloves garlic
• •14 ounces tomatoes
• •4 cups chicken broth
• •¾ tablespoon cumin
• •½ tablespoon chili powder
• •¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• •2 bay leaves
• •2 carrots
• •2 chicken breasts
• •¾ teaspoon salt
• •1 bell pepper
• •1 cup cheddar cheese
• •2 avocados
• •1 Bag tortilla chips

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Method

From foodista.com — read the original

1. 1In a large stock pot, heat the oil over high.
2. 2Add onions, 1/3 cup cilantro and garlic, saut 3 minutes.
3. 3Stir in tomatoes and spices, then bring to a boil.
4. 4Add the broth, carrots and chicken. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook another 10-12 minutes.
5. 5Stir in half the cheese and 1 cup crushed tortilla chips.
6. 6Ladle into bowls and top with remaining cheese, fresh cilantro, fresh avocado, and more tortilla chip pieces.
7. 7This is a great recipe for leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken. Just add it in at the very end to warm it up!