Nearly Famous Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 3/4 tablespoon cumin
• 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 -2 bay leaf
• 2 carrots, thinly sliced
• 2 skinless chicken breasts, halved and thinly sliced
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• pepper
• 1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1 -2 avocado, diced
• 16 ounces tortilla chips