Wild Mushroom Risotto

13 ingredients
17 steps

Ingredients

  • 5 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
  • 1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms,* rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
  • 12 ounces crimini mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram
  • 1 1/2 cups arborio rice or medium-grain white rice
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Additional grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. 1
    Bring broth to simmer in heavy medium saucepan.
  2. 2
    Add porcini and simmer until just tender, about 2 minutes.
  3. 3
    Using slotted spoon, transfer mushrooms to plate.
  4. 4
    Cool mushrooms and chop finely.
  5. 5
    Cover broth and keep warm over very low heat.
  6. 6
    Melt butter with oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
  7. 7
    Add onions; saute until tender, about 10 minutes.
  8. 8
    Add crimini mushrooms; saute until tender, about 8 minutes.
  9. 9
    Add porcini, garlic and both herbs; saute 4 minutes.
  10. 10
    Add rice; stir 2 minutes.
  11. 11
    Add wine; cook until liquid is absorbed, stirring often, about 3 minutes.
  12. 12
    Add 1 cup hot broth; simmer until liquid is absorbed, stirring often, about 8 minutes.
  13. 13
    Continue to cook until rice is just tender and mixture is creamy, adding more broth by cupfuls and stirring often, about 30 minutes.
  14. 14
    Mix in 1/2 cup cheese.
  15. 15
    Season with salt and pepper.
  16. 16
    Serve, passing additional cheese separately.
  17. 17
    *Porcini are available at Italian markets and many supermarkets.

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