
WILD MUSHROOM RISOTTO



INGREDIENTS
- 1 32 ounce container organic vegetable broth
- 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons organic extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup sliced leeks
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 8 ounce package sliced baby bella mushrooms
- 1 3.5 ounce package shiitake mushrooms stems removed, sliced
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 1/2 cup dry sherry
- 1/2 cup organic frozen green peas thawed
- 1 tablespoon chopped organic fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup Culinary Circle Grated Parmesan Cheese
DIRECTIONS
In medium saucepan, bring broth to a simmer over medium-high heat. Remove from heat; add porcini mushrooms and let sit for 20 minutes, covered. Remove mushrooms with slotted spoon and chop; set aside. Strain broth through a coffee filter; rinse out pan. Return strained broth to pan and return to a simmer; keep warm.
In large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add leeks and garlic; sauté 2-3 minutes. Add in mushrooms; salt and pepper to taste. Sauté until mushrooms are softened and liquid is evaporated (about 5 minutes).
Add rice; sauté 2-3 minutes. Stir in sherry; continue sautéing until liquid is absorbed. Add 1 cup of warm broth; reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer, stirring frequently until liquid is absorbed. Continue process adding ½ cup broth at a time until all liquid is absorbed.
Stir in peas and thyme with last ½ cup of broth. When all liquid is absorbed, remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.