3 cups water
1 envelope Lipton onion or beefy
    onion recipe soup mix
4 to 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour (depending
    on consistency desired)

In medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to boil. Stir in Lipton onion recipe soup mix; simmer covered 10 minutes. Stir in flour blended with remaining water. Bring to a boil, then simmer, stirring constantly, until gravy is thickened, about 5 minutes. Makes about 3 cups gravy.

Microwave: In 1 1/2-quart casserole, heat 2 cups water at HIGH (100%) 5 minutes.

Stir in Lipton soup mix; heat, covered, 4 minutes. Add flour blended with remaining water. Heat, stirring occasionally, 7 minutes or until gravy is thickened.