Caramelized Onion Gravy

Caramelized Onion Gravy

Pureed caramelized onions are the key to this rich golden-brown gravy that everyone – meat-eaters and vegetarians alike – will be sure to gobble up.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Yield: About 4 cups

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, halved and sliced thin
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth*, divided
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus more to taste
• 1 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon Tamari or soy sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Instructions

1. Pour the olive oil into a large saucepan over medium-low heat. When hot, add the onion and sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are extremely soft, golden brown and caramelized, about 40 minutes. If the onions start to burn when cooking, lower the heat. Once cooked, stir in 2 cups of the vegetable broth, scraping up any flavorful bits that are stuck to the pan. Set the onion and broth mixture aside and allow to cool to room temperature. When cool, pour the onion mixture into the pitcher of a blender or a food processor fitted with the s-blade, or use an immersion blender. Puree until smooth. Set aside.
2. Set the same saucepan back on the burner, this time over medium heat. Add the butter and heat until melted. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, for three minutes. Stir in the thyme. Slowly drizzle in the remaining 2 cups vegetable broth, stirring constantly with a whisk. Stir in the Tamari, bay leaf and the pureed onion mixture. Cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture comes to a boil. Let boil, stirring constantly, until it has thickened slightly, about 3-4 more minutes.
3. Remove from heat and discard the bay leaf. Stir in the balsamic vinegar. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired before serving.

Source  https://ohmyveggies.com

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