Sopes

Ingredients

• ["1 clove garlic", "1 bay leaf", "Whole peppercorns", "1/4 onion, whole", "1 boneless chicken breast", "1 1/2 cups chorizo", "One packet Sopes***", "2 cups refried beans, recipe follows", "1 onion chopped small", "2 bunches cilantro chopped", "1 1/2 cups Crema Fresca Mexicana (Mexican table cream)", "1 1/2 cups queso fresco (fresh cheese)", "1 avocado, diced", "3 ripe medium tomatoes cubed", "1/2 head iceberg lettuce shredded", "Green salsa", "Red salsa", "***Sopes are specially made thick tortillas with raised edges. They are about 3 inches in diameter and are available at specialty Latin American Markets", "2 cups pinto beans", "Water, to cover", "1 small onion cut in large wedges", "\"Epazote\"" or Mexican oregano""