Mama's Favorite Soup

From your Grandma G.
She found this recipe somewhere and tweaked it to make it perfect.

Chicken Tortilla Soup
1/4 of a bunch of fresh cilantro (discard stems)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 can green chilies, chopped
6 C. chicken stock
1-14.5oz. can tomatoes
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. salt
1-14.5oz. can black beans, rinsed
1# chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips

Saute chicken in butter, with garlic and cumin to taste. Cook until juices run clear.
Puree cilantro, 3 cloves garlic, onion, chilies, and tomatoes in food processor or blender.
Heat chicken stock in large stock pot and add pureed mixture and 1 tsp. cumin and salt.
Boil; reduce and simmer on low for 1 hour.
Add chicken and beans.

Serve with fried tortilla strips, Monterrey Jack cheese, sour cream, and fresh avocado slices.

{LDM}