Austral 9-8-2003

2 Chipotle Chiles;

2 Bacon; Slices, Finely Cut Up

1/4 Cup Onion; Finely Chopped, 1 small

3 Cup Tomatoes; Finely Chopped

1 Cup Beef Broth

1/4 Cup Carrot; Finely Chopped

1/4 Cup Celery; Finely Chopped

1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro; Snipped

1/2 Teaspoon Salt

1/4 Teaspoon Pepper

You can make this sauce as hot as you want by adding up to a total of 4

dried Chipotle chiles. Cover chilies with warm water. Let stand until

softened, about 1 hour. Drain and finely chop. Cook and stir bacon and onion

in a 2-quart saucepan until bacon is crisp; stir in chilies and remaining

ingredients. Makes about 4 cups sauce.