Applebee's Cheese Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients

• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (1 cup)
• 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1/4 cup chopped green pepper (optional)
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree
• 1 tablespoon finely minced jalapeño pepper (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper (optional)
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 pound cooked chicken, cubed or pulled
• 1 cup cream
• 1/4 cup non-fat sour cream
• 8 ounces processed cheese, 1-inch cubes
• 10 (6-inch) colored or yellow corn tortillas, 1/4-inch strips, fried
• Fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)