Tomato Gravy

Tomato Gravy

Ingredients:
shortening, vegetable, household, composite
wheat flour, white, all-purpose, unenriched
salt, table
spices, pepper, black
soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry
tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average

Directions:
In a large skillet, melt the shortening and add the flour, salt and pepper and cook over medium heat till smooth.
Gradually whisk in the broth and cook for about two minutes stirring constantly.
Add the tomatoes and cook for about five minutes to desired consistency.
You may need to add a bit more broth to thin if you don't want it too thick.