Green Chili Sauce

The base: pureed chilies, tomatoes, garlic, cumin and oregano

Ingredients:

• 26 ounces fresh or frozen green chilies (skin, seeds and membrane removed)
• 5 cloves garlic
• 1 (32 ounce) chicken broth
• 14.5 ounce can diced roasted tomatoes
• 6 ounce can tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon each cumin and dried oregano
• salt to taste
• fresh, chopped cilantro to taste

Directions:

In a food processor whirl the green chilies and garlic until smooth and place in a large saucepan. Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin, oregano and salt. Bring mixture to a boil, lower to a simmer and cook uncovered for 1-2 hours. Add fresh cilantro.

Definitely "Freeze Queen" material!