Dinner Tonight: Ancho Chicken Soup With Masa Dumplings Recipe

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   Place the chicken in a medium pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and simmer while preparing the rest of the ingredients.

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   Mix together the masa and water, adding more of either as needed to create a relatively dry dough. Roll into small dumplings. Set aside.

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   In the meantime, soak the ancho chiles in hot water for 10 minutes, until softened. Deseed them, if desired, to lessen the spiciness. While the chiles are soaking, heat a dry, large, preferably heavy skillet over medium-high heat and cook the onions, garlic, and tomatoes, turning only occasionally, until softened and charred all over. (This can also be done under a broiler or on a grill). Discard the tomato skins and combine the tomatoes, garlic, onion, and rehydrated ancho chiles in a blender with a pinch of salt. Puree.

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   Stir the chile mixture into the pot with the chicken and season to taste with salt and pepper. Peel and cube the chayote squash or potato and add to the pot along with the masa dumplings and the epazote or cilantro. When the squash or potato are nearly tender, add the corn. Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice and serve with a garnish of more epazote or cilantro.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.