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. Add onions, 1/3 cup cilantro and garlic, sauté 3 minutes.
2. Stir in tomatoes and spices, then bring to a boil.
3. Add the broth, carrots and chicken. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook another 10-12 minutes.
4. Stir in half the cheese and 1 cup crushed tortilla chips.
5. Ladle into bowls and top with remaining cheese, fresh cilantro, fresh avocado, and more tortilla chip pieces. Serves 4+.
6. 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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