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mushroom and pea risotto

Contributed By: sharonmichel
food network

mushroom and pea risotto

Ingredients

8 cups Canned low-salt chicken broth

1/2-ounce Dried porcini mushrooms

1/4 cup Unsalted butter

2 tablespoons Olive oil

2 cups Finely chopped onions

10 ounces White mushrooms, finely chopped

2 Garlic cloves, minced

1 1/2 cups Arborio rice or short-grain white rice

2/3 cup Dry white wine

3/4 cup Frozen peas, thawed

2/3 cup Grated Parmesan

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, optional

Preparation

Bring the broth to a simmer in a heavy medium saucepan. Add the porcini mushrooms. Set aside until the mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Keep the broth warm over very low heat.

Melt the butter in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add olive oil. Add the onions and saute until tender, about 8 minutes. Add the white mushrooms and garlic. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the porcini mushrooms to a cutting board. Finely chop the mushrooms and add to the saucepan. Saute until the mushrooms are tender and the juices evaporate, about 5 minutes. Stir in the rice and let it toast for a few minutes. Add the wine; cook until the liquid is absorbed, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Add 1 cup of hot broth; simmer over medium-low heat until the liquid is absorbed, stirring often, about 3 minutes. Continue to cook until the rice is just tender and the mixture is creamy, adding more broth by cupfuls and stirring often, about 28 minutes (the rice will absorb 6 to 8 cups of broth). Stir in the peas. Mix in the Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Egg & Cheese
Soups & Stews
Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: 1 hour
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: Italian
Meal Type: Entree