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     Title: Brown Gravy (Vegetarian)
Categories: Gravy, Vegetarian
     Yield: 1 Batch

     1 tb Shortening
     1    Onion; chopped
     3    Celery ribs; chopped
   1/2 ts Caramel coloring
     2 qt Water
     4 tb Soup base
     4 tb Flour; plus sufficient water
          - to make smooth paste
          Salt and pepper; to taste
          Mushrooms; chopped
          - (optional)

 Heat shortening; add onion, celery, soup base, and other seasoning.
 Braise over slow heat for about 30 minutes. Add caramel coloring and
 blend. Add water, stir, strain, and return to heat. Thicken with
 flour-and-water paste. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add
 chopped mushrooms, if desired.

 Recipe FROM:
 <https://archive.org/details/1955-unity-vegetarian-cookbook>

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