Sammie Lou’s Tortilla Soup

1. Heat oil in a soup pot and add chopped onion and garlic. Saute for 3 minutes, until onion is soft.

2. Add cut up tortilla pieces and cook until soft.

3. Add tomatoes, chicken broth and spices. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.

4. Puree soup in a blender in small batches. Blend until smooth. Return to the soup pot and bring to a simmer.

5. Add grated cheese and stir until melted.

6. Add corn and cream and simmer for 5 minutes.

7. Add lime juice and salt and pepper to taste.

8. Cook chicken in a pan and season with garlic, salt and pepper as desired. Cut chicken into small pieces and add to the soup.

9. Serve with avocado slices and corn chips.