Gourmet Mushroom Risotto

Ingredients

• 6 cups chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 2 lbs white mushrooms, sliced thin
• 2 shallots, diced
• 1 1/2 cups arborio rice
• 1/2 cup dry white wine (or white wine substitute White Wine Substitute (non-alcoholic Substitute))
• salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste
• 3 tablespoons chives
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the broth over low heat.

2. 2

   In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil and cook the mushrooms until soft. about 3 minute

3. 3

   Put the mushrooms and the liquid in a bowl and set aside.

4. 4

   Add the remaining 1 tablespoons oil to skillet, and cook the shallots for 1 minute.

5. 5

   Stir in the rice,coating it with oil, about 2 minutes.

6. 6

   When the rice has taken on a pale, golden color, add the wine, stirring constantly until it is fully absorbed.

7. 7

   Add 1/2 cup broth to the rice, and stir until the broth is absorbed.

8. 8

   Continue adding broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring continuously, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender-firm.

9. 9

   Remove from heat, and stir in mushrooms with their liquid, butter, chives, and parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to taste.