Vegan Mushroom Gravy

Name: Vegan Mushroom Gravy
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Ingredients; 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegan butter; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups mushrooms, finely chopped (such as cremini or button); 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour); 2 cups vegetable broth; 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free); 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 1/2 teaspoon nutritional yeast (optional, for depth of flavor); 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)