Cold Beer & Meat Sweats - Chicken Tortilla Soup w/ Avocado, Cilantro, and Pepper Jack Cheese

Ingredients

• EVOO 2 T
• Garlic 3, Minced
• Onion 1, Diced
• Cilantro 1/4 Cup, + 1 T Chopped, Divided
• Salt 1 T, To Taste
• Fresh Ground Pepper 1 t
• Canned Diced Tomatoes w/ Green Pepper and Onion 1 Can, 14oz
• Chicken Broth 4 Cups
• Pre-Cooked Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast, Diced or Shredded 1, Chopped
• Chopped Jalapenos (Fresh or Pickled) 2 T
• Taco Seasoning 1 t
• Cumin 1 T
• Ground Coriander 1 t
• Chili Powder 1 t
• Water 2 Cups
• Dry White Rice 1 Cup
• Avocado 1, Sliced
• Pepper Jack Cheese 1 Cup, Shredded
• Old El Paso Bold Nacho Cheese Flavored Taco Shells 2 Shells, Crushed
• Lime and Lemon 1 Each, Fresh, Sliced
• Dutch Oven 1
• Cutting Board 1
• Sharp Knife 1
• Wooden Spoon 1
• Measuring Cups Set
• Immersion Blender (Or Small Food processor, or Blender) 1
• Cheese Grater 1
• Tea/Table Spoon 1
• Soup Ladle 1
• Small Sauce Pot 1