Herbed Brown Gravy

Name: Herbed Brown Gravy
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped carrot; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried sage; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 quart low sodium chicken broth; 1 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet; 1 bay leaf

14 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup chopped celery
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons flour
1 quart low sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet
1 bay leaf

Directions

1

In a large saucepan over medium high heat, heat the olive oil and saute the onions, carrots, and celery until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.
2

Add the garlic, herbs, salt and pepper and stir well.
3

Stir the flour into the vegetables and stir to coat them.
4

Whisk in the chicken stock, making sure to keep lumps from forming.
5

Add the bay leaf and the Kitchen Bouquet and reduce the heat to medium low.
6

Let the gravy simmer for 10-15 minutes, until thickened.
7

Strain through a fine-meshed strainer and discard vegetables.