Roasted Green Chile Sauce

Ingredients:

1 0z. vegetable oil

6 oz. white onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

3 lbs. autumn roast green chile, medium hot

18 oz tomato diced, peeled

1 oz cilantro, fresh chopped

2 oz. chicken base

1 oz. vegetable base

7 cups water

½ teaspoon white pepper

½ teaspoon oregano, dry

3 oz. corn starch

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat, sauté onions until golden; add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.

Add green chile, chicken and vegetable base, white pepper, oregano and water. Cover and simmer over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes.

Add tomato and cilantro. Bring to a boil.

In a small bowl make slurry with the corn starch and ½ cup water.

Whisk the slurry into the pot to form a slightly thick sauce.

Makes 3.5 quarts