3 cups water

1/4 cup tomato juice

1 chicken bouillon cube

1 1/2 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon sugar, granulated

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon basil, dried

1/4 teaspoon parsley

1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning

1/4 teaspoon thyme

1/4 teaspoon ginger, ground

1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1 bay leaf

3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

6 drops tabasco sauce

2 teaspoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon water

Pour cups of water and tomato juice into 1 1/2 qt saucepan. Add bouillon cube, paprika, sugar, salt, basil, parsley, poultry seasoning, thyme, ginger, mustard, onion powder, bay leaf, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco. Stir well or whisk to mix. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Stir in lemon juice.

Mix cornstarch and 1 Tbsp water to smooth paste. Add to mixture and cook, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes until sauce thickens. Whisk in oil.

 

Makes about 3 cups