The Mansion on Turtle Creek Tortilla Soup

This is my sister Kate's recipe

3 tsp. corn oil (she uses olive oil)

4 corn tortillas cut into long strips (use more for a thicker soup)

8 garlic cloves, peeled

2 cups fresh onion puree

4 c. fresh tomato puree (you can use canned, Kate uses some of both)

5 dried New Mexican chilies (fire roasted & seeded-look for these in the Mexican food aisle, they come in a package of about 10)

2 jalapeños (depends how spicy you want it)

1 T. cumin powder

2 T. chopped fresh cilantro

1 tsp. ground coriander

1 large bay leaf

1 ½ qts. Chicken stock

Salt to taste

Cayenne pepper to taste

Toppings:

Chicken breast, cut into thin strips (optional)

Avocado, cut into cubes

Shredded cheddar cheese

Sour Cream

Cilantro

Tortilla Chips