Brown Gravy

2 1/2 T soy margarine or spread

1/4 cup unbleached white flour

1 1/2 cup vegetable broth

2 T soy sauce or Braggs Liquid Aminos

1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Melt margarine in a sauce pan over medium-low heat. Add flour and whisk together about 30 seconds; add broth slowly while whisking and simmer for 2 minutes. Add soy sauce and pepper. Simmer a few minutes more, remove from heat and stir in parsley.

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