Simple Broth Gravy

Name: Simple Broth Gravy
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth (see Simple Homemade Chicken Broth or Light Vegetable Stock); 1½ tbsp cornstarch; 3 tbsp cold water; 1 tbsp butter or olive oil; ¼ tsp salt

A smooth, light gravy. Pour over mashed potatoes, chicken or rice.

Staples 10 min 4 servingsFlare-friendlyDairy-free

Ingredients

2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth (see Simple Homemade Chicken Broth or Light Vegetable Stock)
1½ tbsp cornstarch
3 tbsp cold water
1 tbsp butter or olive oil
¼ tsp salt

Instructions

Bring the broth to a simmer.
Mix the cornstarch with the cold water and whisk it into the broth.
Cook, whisking, 1–2 minutes until thickened.
Stir in the butter and salt.

Everyone’s gut is unique. Swap out anything on this list that is a trigger for you, and check with your care team before changing your diet.

Goes well with: Simple Homemade Chicken Broth, Light Vegetable Stock.

Photo by Yelena Odintsova on Pexels. Shown for illustration; your finished dish may look a little different.

I am not a doctor or a dietitian. Everyone’s gut is different, so swap out any of your known triggers and check with your care team before changing your diet.

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