CHESTNUT AND BAY LEAF GRAVY

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A delicious gravy that really adds flavour to dishes. It is particularly good for vegetable based dishes. It can be made ahead and stored overnight.

Provided by PinkCherryBlossom

Categories     Sauces

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 carrots, diced
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 large leek, chopped
2 onions, sliced
4 bay leaves
600 ml red wine
1/4 cup fresh thyme
2 tablespoons dried marjoram
1700 ml good quality vegetable stock
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons yeast extract
340 g chestnuts

Steps:

  • Heat the oil and fry the carrot, celery, leek and half the onion over a low heat until soft.
  • Add bay leaves, wine, herbs and stock. Bring to the boil and boil for 10 minutes.
  • Strain gravy into a jug and discard the veg. Add soy and yeast extract (season with a good twist of black pepper if desired) and return to the pan.
  • Add the chestnuts and remaining onion to the gravy and simmer for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.7, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 235.3, Carbohydrate 55.5, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 6.3, Protein 3.5

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