Makes About 4 1/2 Cups

Melt butter in a heavy skillet and saute onion and garlic for about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and wipe skillet clean. Add flour to skillet and cook, stirring constantly until flour gets brown and toasted -- stir constantly, you don't want it to burn! Whisk in water or stock and soy sauce and cook, Whisking constantly until mixture comes to a boil and thickens, about 5 minutes. Stir in onion/garlic mixture and parsley. Cook for one minute more. If gravy becomes too thick, thin with additional water or stock.