Ingredients
- 2 masa harina
- 3,800 ml water
- 350 gr onions (diced yellow)
- 300 gr tomatoes (crushed)
- 120 gr process american cheese
- 120 ml vegetable oil
- 36 gr chicken base
- 6 gr chili powder
- 6 gr granulated garlic
- 4 gr cumin (ground)
- 1 gr cayenne pepper
In large pot, place oil, chicken base, onion and spices. Saute until onions are soft and clear, about 5 minutes In another container, combine masa harina with 1 litre water. Stir until all lumps dissolve. Add to sauteed onions, 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 litre 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 1.5 gallons or 16-20 servings. NOTE: Recipe can be halved