Cover the chiles with hot water and let soften for 15 min. Put them in a blender and whirl until smooth with 1 c of the hot water.

In a saucepan, saute the onion and garlic in the fat. Add the blended chiles and all the rest of the ingredients. Bring to a boil and lower the heat to low. Simmer 1/2 hour. Cool and then whirl in a blender until smooth.

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