Ingredients:
1/2 C. Vegetable oil
1/4 C. Chicken base
3 C. diced Yellow Onions
2 tsp. ground Cumin
2 tsp. Chili Powder
2 tsp. granulated Garlic
1/2 tsp. Cayenne pepper
2 C. Masa Harina
4 qt. Water (divided)
2 C. crushed Tomatoes
1/2 lb. processed American cheese, cut into small cubes
3 lb. cooked, cubed chicken
Preparation Instructions:
In large pot, place oil, chicken base, onion and spices.
Sauté until onions are soft and clear, about 5 minutes.
In another container, combine Masa Harina with 1 quart
water. Stir until all lumps dissolve. Add to sautéed
onions and bring to boil. Once mixture starts to bubble,
continue cooking 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. This
will eliminate any raw taste from Masa Harina. Add
remaining 3 quarts water to pot. Add tomatoes; let
mixture return to boil stirring occasionally.Add cheese
to soup. Cook stirring occasionally, until cheese melts.
Add chicken; heat through.
Makes 1 1/2 gallons or 16-20 servings.
Notes:
This recipe may be halved.