Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 5 teaspoons chili seasoning mix
  • 1 12 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons fresh pressed garlic
  • 12 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup chicken stock (or water)
  • 13 cup milk
  • 1 ounce heavy whipping cream
  • 2 chipotle chiles in adobo (using only 1 pepper will make the sauce mild adding 2 makes it spicy)
  • salt

Method

  • On low heat make a rough by melting the butter add the crushed garlic and lightly saute then slowly add in the flour to make a paste while continuing to stir.
  • Add the seasonings and continue stirring.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes and stir.
  • Chop up the chipotle peppers and leave the seeds; add and stir.
  • Slowly stir in the milk to incorporate.
  • Add the cream and incorporate.
  • Add the chicken stock and stir well
  • Bring to a low boil and then reduce to a simmer.
  • Allow to simmer until sauce reduces to a nice creamy consistency.
  • Add salt to taste.
  • * I said stir for everything but you get the idea.
  • Double this recipe and serve as soup or enjoy as a enchilada sauce.