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Creamy Mushroom Risotto Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/4 c boiling water
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 4 c chicken stock
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 3/4 c Arborio rice
  • 1 onion, finely sliced
  • sliced fresh basil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 c dried porcini mushrooms
  • fresh thyme, sliced
  • 1/2 (10 oz) can cream of mushroom soup

Directions
  • Step #1 Place dried mushrooms into a small bowl, & cover with hot water; soak 10 mins.
  • Step #2 Remove with a slotted spoon, & carefully squeeze dry with paper towels.
  • Step #3 Chop mushrooms, & set aside.
  • Step #4 Scoop cream of mushroom soup into a bowl, & slowly stir in the boiling water until mixture is smooth but not runny.
  • Step #5 In a saucepan over med-heat/flame, bring the stock to a gentle simmer.
  • Step #6 Heat butter & olive oil in a large pot over med-heat/flame.
  • Step #7 Stir in onion, garlic, & sliced mushrooms; cook about 3 mins.
  • Step #8 Gradually stir in the rice; cook 2 mins, stirring constantly to coat rice with oil.
  • Step #9 Spice up with salt & pepper.
  • Step #10 Stir in thyme & basil to taste.
  • Step #11 Pour in the mushroom soup mixture, stirring until absorbed.
  • Step #12 Gradually add 1/3 stock, stirring until liquid is absorbed.
  • Step #13 Continue to stir in the stock slowly, 1 c at a time, allowing the liquid to be absorbed before adding another c.
  • Step #14 It should take about 20 mins for all the stock to be absorbed & the rice becomes al dente (tender but firm to the bite).
  • Step #15 .
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