* 3 tablespoons Olive oil (or the less healthy Lard option!)
* 2 big Garlic cloves, peeled and crushed.
* 1 medium Onion, peeled and sliced.
* 2 tablespoons Lardons (or Home smoked bacon, chopped).
* Your own variety of Dried Chillies, powdered in a Coffee grinder
* ¼ teaspoon Cumin seeds, Ground in a Coffee grinder
* ¼ teaspoon Dried Oregano
* 2 cups water
* 2 cups Beef stock
* 1 tablespoon Masa harina
* Sea salt to taste

===Method===
* Sauté the Onions, Garlic and Lardons on a medium heat in the Olive oil until soft, about 7 minutes.
* Add the Herbs and Spice and mix well.
* Add the liquids, just bring to the Boil and immediately reduce to a Simmer and cook, uncovered for 30 minutes.
* Use a little of the Stock to mix the Masa harina to a paste and then add back into the stock, whisk well and Simmer for another 10 minutes.
* Taste and season with Salt if required.

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