Five Star Tortilla Soup

6 Tbsp vegetable oil
8 corn tortillas or 6 flour tortillas, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 (14oz) cans diced tomatoes
1 Tbsp ground cumin
1 Tbsp chili powder
3 bay leaves
6-7 cups chicken stock
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper
2-6 chicken breast halves, cooked and cubed
1 cup corn

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add tortillas, garlic, cilantro, and onion. Saute 4-5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Add cumin, chili powder, bay leaves, and chicken broth. Return to a boil. Reduce heat. Add salt and cayenne pepper. Simmer 30 minutes. Remove bay leaves and stir in chicken and corn. Reheat. Garnish with cheese, avocado, sour cream, and tortilla chips.

Recipe modified from Jodi's original.