Tortilla Soup

From Traci Underwood

1 Tb. butter
1/2 onion, diced
1/4 cup diced green chilies
1 large tomato, diced
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 cup cooked chicken, diced
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. black powder
1/8 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 49 oz can chicken broth
1/2 cup dry masa

Garnish:
Cheddar cheese
sour cream
tortilla chips
1 cup coarsely diced avocado

Melt butter in a stock pot. Add onions, garlic and black pepper. Stir and cook until transparent. add chilies and rest of herbs and spices. Add tomatoes, chicken and chicken broth. Simmer for 15 minutes. Mix in masa. Whip until lumps are gone. Cook til thick.