A vegan version of a classic and very important recipe. Enjoy!

Makes about 2 ½ cups of gravy.

2 and 1/2 c. water
1/3 c. unbleached white flour
1/3 c. nutritional yeast flakes
2 T. soy sauce
1/2 tsp. salt

In a heavy saucepan over high heat, whisk the yeast and flour together until it smells toasty. Off the heat, whisk in the water, soy sauce, salt and Kitchen Bouquet, if using. Stir constantly over high heat until it thickens and comes to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 2-5 minutes. This can be made ahead and reheated.

OPTIONAL: a few shakes of gravy browner (or use mushroom soy sauce, which is darker)

*This is a great gravy recipe especially for this time of year.  I like to add lot of fresh ground pepper and also a big splash of white wine while it is simmering for extra flavor.