1. Heat a large saucepan, and saute the following ingredients until soft:
   • Two tablespoons virgin olive oil
   • Large onion, chopped
2. Sprinkle in a quarter-cup of flour.
3. Jazz it up by adding:
   • Two tablespoons chili powder
   • Two teaspoons cumin
   • One teaspoon garlic powder
4. Add a quart of water.
5. Finally, add a teaspoon of salt, if desired.

Whisk as sauce thickens; then simmer for 20 minutes.