Chicken Enchilada Soup
["1/2 c. vegetable oil", "1/2 c. chicken base*", "3 c. diced onion", "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, cubed", "3 lb. cooked chicken, shredded"]
["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 qt. water.", "Stir until all lumps dissolve.", "Add to sauteed onions and bring to a boil.", "Once mixture starts to bubble, cook 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. This will eliminate any raw taste from Masa Harina.", "Add remaining 3 qts. water to pot.", "Add tomatoes; return to boil, stirring occasionally.", "Add cheese.", "Cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese melts.", "Add chicken; heat through.", "Makes 1 1/2 gallons, 16-20 servings.", "Can easily be halved."]
["vegetable oil", "chicken base", "onion", "ground cumin", "chili powder", "garlic", "cayenne pepper", "water", "tomatoes", "American cheese", "chicken"]