Rich Porcini Stock

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried porcini mushrooms (about 2 ounces)
• 5 cups warm water, divided
• 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped red onion
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped shallots
• 1/3 cup chopped carrot
• 1 whole garlic head, halved
• 2 thyme sprigs
• 1 flat-leaf parsley sprig
• 1 sage sprig

Preparation

1. Combine mushrooms and 2 cups water in a bowl; cover and let stand 20 minutes. Drain mushrooms in a colander over a bowl, reserving liquid. Rinse mushrooms. Place in a 3-quart saucepan; strain reserved liquid into the pan. Add 3 cups water, red onion, and remaining ingredients.
2. Bring to a boil over medium heat; reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, 1 hour. Strain.