Instructions: *Original called for 1/2 cup oil.

**Original called for 1 tsp chili powder

In large pot, place oil, chicken base, onion, chiles, and spices. Saute until onions are soft and clear, about 5 minutes.

In another container, combine masa harina with 2 cups 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 6 cups 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.

Made this for dinner and it was great. I lowered the fat content some, added some green chiles, doubled the chili powder, and, since I didnt have the crushed tomatoes, I took a 14.5 oz can of diced fire-roasted tomatoes and pulsed them in the food processor.

Ive never tasted the original, but this was really good.

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