Enchilada Sauce

Original recipe from Heidi.  Makes the equivalent of about two 10-oz cans.

Ingredients:

• olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 pepper, chopped or 1 can chopped green chilies 
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 T chili powder
• 2 t cumin
• 1/2 t salt
• 2 c (1 can) diced tomatoes or tomatillos or 1 c tomato soup
• water to desired consistency

Directions:

1. In  medium pan over medium heat, saute onion, pepper, and garlic.  Remove from heat.
2. Buzz ingredients in a blender, or mix by hand and leave sauce chunky.  If it turns out too thin, return to stove and simmer to desired consistency.  
3. Great with enchiladas or enchilada rice casserole.