Spicy Tortilla Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 large onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 2 corn tortillas, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 (10 3/4 oz.) can tomato puree
• 1 qt. chicken broth
• 1/2 Tbsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/16 tsp. ground red pepper
• 2 corn tortillas
• vegetable oil
• 1 lb. skinned, boned chicken breast halves, cut into strips
• 1 avocado, peeled, seeded and cubed
• 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese