Mushroom Stock

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Number of Servings: 6

INGREDIENTS

5 cups water

1 cup dried porcini mushrooms (about 1oz)

1/2 cup chopped celery

1/3 cup dry red wine

1/4 cup dried lentils

2 fresh thyme sprigs

1 fresh sage sprig

1 whole garlic head halved

DIRECTIONS

Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until reduced to 2 cups (about 40 minutes). Strain stock through a sieve into a bowl; discard solids.