Onion Gravy

Ingredients

285ml (½ pint) Vegetable Stock or Water
1 Large Onion
1 tablespoon Oil
1 tablespoon Heaped Flour
1 bay leaf
Pinch Dried Sage
Dark soy sauce or light soy sauce, either is ok; light soy will be saltier, dark soy, richer
Salt and Pepper, to taste

Method
Peel and chop the onion.
Heat the oil in a heavy based saucepan and add the onion, sauté gently until golden brown.
Add the flour and herbs, cook for 3-4 minutes, ensuring that the flour does not burn.
Gradually add the stock (or water), stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
Bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the soy sauce and then season to taste, not the other way around.
Remove the bay leaf, serve as is or blend into a smooth sauce.