Chicken Tortilla Soup

INGREDIENTS

• 2 Tb. olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 14 ½ oz. cans diced tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken broth
• ¾ Tb. cumin
• ½ Tb. chili powder
• ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1-2 bay leaves
• 2 carrots, thinly sliced
• 2 skinless chicken breasts, halved and thinly sliced
• ¾ tsp. salt
• Pepper to taste
• 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey jack or cheddar cheese
• 1-2 avocados, diced
• Bag of tortilla chips