Thanksgiving "Gravy"

Description
Wiki.com/Thanksgiving_gravy Thanksgiving Gravy from Recipes Wiki—original recipe, licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License
 * Cook Time: Approximately 30 minutes total
 * Serves: Varies

Ingredients

 * ½ quart vegetable stock
 * ⅕ cup white or light miso
 * ⅕ cup low-sodium soy sauce
 * ¼ tbsp Dijon mustard
 * ½ tsp poultry seasoning or other mixed herbs (see tips section below)
 * ⅛ tsp dried sage
 * ⅓ tsp dried thyme
 * ⅛ tsp dried rosemary
 * ⅛ tsp black or white pepper
 * ½ tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot

Directions

 * 1) Combine all ingredients except cornstarch or arrowroot in a 4-quart pot.
 * 2) Bring to a boil over medium heat, then lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
 * 3) At serving time, dissolve thickener in ½ cup cold water.
 * 4) Bring the gravy to a low boil.
 * 5) Slowly pour in the thickener and stir whie the gravy turns from milky to smooth and thick.
 * 6) Add enough thickener to reach the consistency you desire.

Tips

 * Makes 8 cups.
 * Note: poultry seasoning does not contain animal products.
 * If you don't have poultry seasoning, use 2 to 3 teaspoons of a mixture of rosemary, sage, thyme, marjoram and basil.