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Boil the water and add the 2 tsp.
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of broth mix.
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Stir to dissolve and set aside.
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Heat the butter, margarine or oil in a small saucepan with the onions and saute until the onions just barely begin to brown.
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(Add the mushrooms with the onions if using) Add the flour and with a whisk, stir until you get a smooth paste and keep whisking and stirring constantly until the mixture turns a nice light to medium golden brown.
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Pour in the broth and whisk vigorously until the flour mixture is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
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Then continue cooking and stirring and whisking very often until the mixture starts to bubble and becomes thick, at which point you should be stirring pretty much constantly.
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Serve over whatever you like.
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This works just as well with or without the mushrooms.
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Depends on your personal taste.
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NOTE: Kosher broth mix is usually sold as a powder in jars in the kosher food section of the supermarket.
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Two popular brands are Carmel Kosher and Manischewitz; None of them contain any animal products, even the beef and chicken flavors.
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They are even vegan (I checked the ingredients with a vegan website).
