Wild Mushroom Risotto

A hearty, full flavored risotto that is a wonderful accompaniment to grilled or roasted meats.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 12 Ounces Wild Mixed Mushrooms, Finely Chopped (You May Substitute Other Mushrooms If Unavailable)
• 1/2 Cup Finely Chopped Onion
• 1 1/2 Cups Arborio Rice
• 1/2 Cup Dry White Wine
• 5 Cups Chicken Broth, Heated
• Salt & Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Chopped Fresh Thyme
• 2 Tablespoons Heavy Cream
• Grated Parmesan Cheese

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat the butter and oil in a heavy...: Heat the butter and oil in a heavy cast iron saucepan.
2. 2Cook the mushrooms until golden brown, and then...: Cook the mushrooms until golden brown, and then remove from the pan.
3. 3Remove about 1/2 cup of mushrooms and set...: Remove about 1/2 cup of mushrooms and set aside for serving.
4. 4Add the onions to the remaining mushrooms in...: Add the onions to the remaining mushrooms in the pan, and cook until they are translucent.
5. 5Add the rice and stir until it is...: Add the rice and stir until it is well coated with the butte mixture.
6. 6Add the white wine, and stir continually over...: Add the white wine, and stir continually over medium heat until it is absorbed.
7. 7Add 4 cups of hot broth to the...: Add 4 cups of hot broth to the pan and reduce the heat to medium low.
8. 8Cook the rice for 16 to 18 minutes,...: Cook the rice for 16 to 18 minutes, stirring twice during this period, or until the risotto is "al dente".
9. 9Season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
10. 10Add an additional 1/2 cup of broth and...: Add an additional 1/2 cup of broth and stir constantly for about 3 to 4 minutes until creamy.
11. 11Remove from the heat, add the cream or...: Remove from the heat, add the cream or cheese and serve in individual bowls topped with some of the reserved mushrooms.
12. 12Offer grated Parmesan cheese at the table.