Rich Mushroom Stock

By danyell923

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pound white mushrooms, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 thyme sprig
• 1 rosemary sprig
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 1/2 cup Marsala
• 2 quarts water

Preparation

Step 1

In a pot, heat the oil. Add the mushrooms, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf and peppercorns and cook over high heat until the vegetables are softened, 15 minutes. Add the Marsala and cook until evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add the water and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderate heat until reduced to 6 cups, 2 hours. Strain the stock, pressing down on the solids.