Old Republic Inn Tortilla Soup

Greetings from Allamuchy, NJ. I have a recipe for Tortilla soup that I’ve used for years and it is always a huge hit. I got it from a restaurant in Kerrville, TX. They give you recipes for anything they prepare (kind of
strange, I know), but here it is:

3 or 4 chicken breasts (boiled and chopped into pieces) , or you can use a
whole chicken
3 qts. enriched chicken broth (to enrich the broth, boil chicken in water,
and reserve the broth, then add bouillon to it) - I add one small jar of the
chicken bouillon granules
2 cups cut celery
1 can Rotel tomatoes with green chiles (chopped)
2 tsp. cumino (cumin)
1 tsp. oregano
2 bay leaves
16 oz. canned tomatoes (with juice) (chopped)
1 small can green chiles (chopped)
4 gloves garlic (crushed)
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. sweet basil
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1-1/2 pkg of corn or flour tortillas, cut into strips
4 Tbls. Honey (this is the secret ingredient - it totally enhances the
flavor)
cilantro to taste
Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese (grated)