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Enchilada Soup with Avacado

*1 T olive oil or coconut oil
*6 cloves garlic
*1 T cilantro chopped
*8 corn tortillas(TJs)
*8 portions chicken breast(about 2 lbs)
*1 can tomatoes(organic)
* chopped onion
*6 cups organic chicken broth
*2 cups water
*1 can organic tomato paste
*1 T cumin
*1-2 cans rinsed organic black beans
*2 tsp chili powder or TJs taco mix
*2 bay leaves
*ground red pepper to taste
*1 avacado
***serves 8

Saute oil, garlic and cilantro about 3 minutes. Chop 4 tortillas into 1 inch squares and add to pot, saute 5 min.
Add chicken, tomatoes, onions, broth, water, tomato paste,black beans, and bay leaves. Bring to boil.
Reduce heat to low and add red pepper. Simmer about 30 min.
Bake other 4 tortillas(cut into strips) in oven at 400 till browned about 7 min. remove bay leaves and serve.
Add tortilla strips, avacado, cheese if desired...
***I love a dollop of greek yogurt on top, fresh cilantro, fresh tomatoes, and jalepenos...:)
 

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