Tortilla Soup with Grilled Chicken, Avocado and Cheddar Cheese

Ingredients

 * ¼ Cup olive oil
 * 2 Tbsp garlic, minced
 * 1 Small Spanish yellow onion, chopped
 * 2 ea. Anaheim chillies, seeded
 * 4 Tbsp tomato paste
 * 1 doz. corn tortillas, cut into thin strips
 * 10 oz can Whole Peeled tomatoes w/juice
 * 4 Cups chicken stock
 * ½ Bunch cilantro
 * Cayenne (to taste)
 * Ground cumin (to taste)
 * chili powder (to taste)
 * salt (to taste)
 * Garnish
 * Grilled diced Chicken breast
 * Diced California avocado
 * Grated Cheddar Cheese
 * Crisp tortilla strips

Directions

 * 1) In a two quart saucepan, heat olive oil over medium until hot.
 * 2) Add chopped Onion and saute until clear.
 * 3) Add garlic and chopped Anaheim chili.
 * 4) Add tortilla strips, coated in oil, and saute until crispy.
 * 5) Add tomato paste, peeled tomatoes, stock and chopped cilantro.
 * 6) Simmer for 15 min., puree and season to taste.
 * 7) Garnish and serve hot.