Chicken Tortilla Soup

From The Best Chicken Tortilla Soup.

6¼ hours / 15 min prep

1 (46 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 cups shredded cooked chicken (I use rotisserie from the deli)
2 anaheim chilies, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, diced
1/2 cup diced onions
3-4 large tomatoes, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced cilantro
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce (I use the the chipotle flavor)
1/2 teaspoon chipotle peppers (optional)
Garnish
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 avocado, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, pulled from stem
1 lime, cut into wedges
2 cups crushed tortilla chips

1. Throw everything except the garnishes in your crockpot and let it cook on high for 5-6 hours.
2. Dress with garnishes and give it a squeeze of lime (a must:-) and you're good to go!
3. Enjoy!
4. If you are not using a crockpot, saute the garlic and onion in 2 tablespoons olive oil before adding the remaining ingredients.
5. Simmer for at least an hour so that the flavors mix together.