Fresh Asparagus Risotto
Ingredients:
- 3 cups water
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 Tbsp butter or margarine, divided
- 1 lbs fresh asparagus spears, diagonally sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup uncooked U.S. arborio or medium grain rice
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground white pepper
Preparation:
Heat water and broth in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat until it comes to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and keep warm. Meanwhile, melt 2 Tbsp butter in large saucepan over medium heat; add asparagus and cook until tender crisp.
Remove asparagus; set aside. In same saucepan, cook onion in remaining 1 Tbsp butter until soft. Add rice and stir 2 to 3 minutes. Add wine; stir until absorbed. Increase heat to medium-high; stir in 1 cup water-broth mixture.
Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until liquid is absorbed. Continue stirring and adding remaining water-broth mixture 1 cup at a time, allowing each cup to be absorbed before adding another.
Cook until rice is tender and mixture has a creamy consistency, approximately 25 to 30 minutes. Stir in asparagus, cream, cheese, salt and pepper. Stir until mixture is creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately.
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