Homemade Enchilada Sauce

This sauce is easy to make and has a subtle chocolate taste.

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa

 2 tablespoons chili powder

 1 teaspoon cayenne chili powder, or more to taste (optional)

 1 teaspoon dried oregano or marjoram

 2 teaspoons ground cumin

 2 teaspoons granulated garlic powder

 2 cups vegetable broth

 1 cup water

 2 8oz cans of tomato sauce (or 1 16oz can)

 salt to taste

For the sauce: whisk together the flour, cocoa, and spices in a saucepan without turning on the heat. Add 1/4 cup of vegetable broth and stir into a paste. Slowly whisk in the remaining broth and the cup of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat and whisk in tomato sauce. Allow to cook for a few minutes until it thickens slightly to the consistency of tomato soup. Remove from heat and set aside. Taste for salt, you may need to add some depending on the saltiness of the vegetable broth you used.