Creamy Turkey Tortilla Soup - Denver Green Chili

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup cooking oil
• 8 6-inch corn tortillas, halved and cut crosswise into ¼ inch strips
• 1½ cup chopped onion, about 1 large onion
• 4 large garlic cloves, pressed
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp chili powder
• ¼ tsp cayenne
• 2 10 oz cans cream of chicken soup
• 1 28-oz can crushed or diced tomatoes
• 3 15 oz cans chicken broth or 6 cups homemade turkey stock
• ½ cup mild diced green chiles
• 4 bay leaves
• ½ cup chopped cilantro leaves
• 2 cups shredded turkey
• 1 avocado, sliced or diced
• 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
• optional: lime wedges and sour cream for garnish
• salt & pepper to taste