Tortilla Soup

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 12 corn tortillas, cut in strips
• 2 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 Tbsp. paprika
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. cumin
• 1 Tbsp. garlic, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped
• 5 medium tomatoes, diced
• 2 qt. chicken stock
• 1 lemon, juiced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese
• 1 avocado, peeled and diced
• 1 c. shredded, cooked chicken breast