tortilla soup

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, cut into small pieces
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped green chilies, drained
• 1 cup cup frozen corn kernels
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 cup canned, diced tomatoes
• 1 quart chicken broth
• 2 pinches cilantro leaves (or 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons dried)
• - salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 cups tortilla chips, broken into small pieces
• 1 cup monterey jack cheese