Chochoyotes with Chicken

 Ingredients:

2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery sticks, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 sprigs thyme
3 tablespoons cilantro
salt and black pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon oregano
chicken chunks
1 cup peas

1 cup masa harina
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon chipotle

Cook the onion in the butter and add the vegetables. When they are partially tender, add water or stock and herbs. Cover and bring to a simmer then add the chicken style chunks and peas.

Meanwhile, combine masa ingredients. Add more water as needed. Roll into about 12 balls and pinch on both sides to create crater. Add to the soup and boil in the soup.