Chili`s Chicken Enchilada Soup

Serves/makes 16

ingredients

1/2 cup Vegetable oil
1/4 cup Chicken base
3 cups diced Yellow Onions
2 teaspoons ground Cumin
2 teaspoons Chili Powder
2 teaspoons granulated Garlic
1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
2 cups Masa Harina
4 quarts Water (divided)
2 cups crushed Tomatoes
1/2 pound velveeta cheese, cut in small cube
3 pounds cooked, cubed chicken

directions

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, 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.

Source: Cara Harmon