Nearly Famous Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil,1 small onion, chopped,2/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped,3 cloves minced garlic,14 ounces ½ cans diced tomatoes,4 cups chicken broth,3/4 tablespoon cumin,1/2 tablespoon chili powder,1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper,2 bay leaves,2 carrots, thinly sliced,2 skinless chicken breasts, halved and thinly sliced,3/4 teaspoon salt,Pepper to taste,1 cup shredded Monterey jack or cheddar cheese,2 avocados, diced,Bag of tortilla chips
Instructions:

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

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