Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe On The Border

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium white onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 6 corn tortillas (6-inch), cut into thin strips
• Vegetable oil
• 1 ripe avocado, diced
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
• Sour cream (optional, for serving)