Vegan Gravy

1/2 Cup finely chopped onion 1/2 tbsp olive oil 1 cup vegetable stock 1 1/2 tbsps cornstarch (dissolved in 1 tbsp of water) 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp tomato paste 1 tsp maple syrup 1/4 tsp prepared mustard 1 pinch paprika 1 bay leaf

	In a small saucepan, heat olive oil at medium intensity and add bay leaf and cook 1 minute. Add everything else but onions and cornstarch, cook for another minute.
	Cook onion until it’s transparent, about 3-4 minutes.
	Add cornstarch last, and mix using a whisk.
	Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
	Lower heat and allow to simmer for 5-10 minutes.
	Remove from heat and filter sauce through a sieve (or not).