Heat oil in large sauté pan and sauté garlic and onions until soft.
Add chipotle and tomatoes and sauté for 5 minutes over medium heat.
Add cilantro, chicken broth, tomato paste, sea salt, and pepper.
Bring to a boil, then reduce and simmer for 10 minutes before removing from stove.
Add fresh lime juice and let cool; once cooled, purée in a blender.
Add to a large saucepot with chicken breast pieces and bring back to a boil.
Ladle into soup bowls and top each with sliced avocado, grated cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and some tortilla strips.