Instructions: Bring 2 cups water and porcini to boil in medium saucepan. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, remove porcini. Finely chop porcini. Pour liquid into small bowl, leaving any sediment behind.

Puree tomatoes with their juices in processor until smooth; set aside.

Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; saute 3 minutes. Add porcini and crimini mushrooms; saute until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in 4 tablespoons parsley and red pepper.

Add pureed tomatoes, 3 cups broth and 1 cup porcini cooking liquid and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until flavors blend, thinning soup with more broth, if desired, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Top soup with 2 tablespoons parsley.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

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