Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients

1/2 c onion
1 clove garlic
2 t vegetable oil
4 c chicken broth
1/4 c bell pepper
1 chiles
3/4 t basil leaves
1/2 t salt
1/4 t pepper
15 oz tomato puree
1/2 c vegetable oil
6 dia corn tortillas
2 c chicken breasts
1 slice avocado
1 cheese

Instructions

* Corn Tortillas should be cut into 1/2-inch strips. ** Cooked Chicken breasts should be cut up or shredded. *** Use Monterey Jack or Chihuahua Cheese in this recipe. ~------------------------------------------------------------------------Cook and stir onions and garlic in 2 T oil in 4-quart Dutch oven until onion is tender. Stir in broth, bell pepper, ground red chiles, basil, salt and pepper, and tomato puree. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Heat 1/2 cup oil in 10-inch skillet until hot. Cook tortilla strips in oil until light golden brown, 30 to 60 seconds; drain. Divide tortilla strips and chicken among 6 bowls; pour broth over chicken. Top with cheese and avocado slices.