Tortilla Soup

Source: my sister

My sister makes this soup all the time and just loves it. Being from Texas, she loves anything that is Mexican.

3 tablespoons corn oil
3 large garlic cloves finely chopped
4 corn tortillas, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
2 medium onions chopped
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
4 cups water
2 tablespoons Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon ground cumin seeds or to taste
2 teaspoons chili powder
Couple bay leaves
Salt and pepper to taste

Optional garnishes
Sour cream
Diced avocado
Cooked chicken, cubed or chunks
Fried tortilla strips
Shredded cheese, your choice
Chopped scallions
Chopped coriander

in a 6 to 8 quart saucepan over medium heat, saut