Sopa De Capirotadas – Milam's Markets

Ingredients

• Soup:
• 6 cups water (or low-sodium beef, chicken, or vegetable broth, if preferred)
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped
• Fresh cilantro, about 1 handful, chopped
• 1/4 to 1/3 cup Maseca (instant corn masa flour), for thickening
• 1 tbsp annatto powder
• 2 tsp paprika (optional)
• Vegetable oil
• Salt & Pepper, to taste
• Dumpling:
• 1/2 cup Maseca (instant corn masa flour)
• 1/2 to 1 cup water (or broth, if preferred)
• 1 cup dry white cheese, shredded (such as Paisa Queso Blanco or mozzarella)
• 1 egg