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Ingredients
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 lightly packed cups baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 pound asparagus, steamed and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Directions
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Bring the broth to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan over moderately low heat and cook the onion, stirring occasionally, until soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add wine and simmer, stirring constantly, until absorbed, about 1 minute. Add 3/4 cup of the hot broth, the salt and a few grinds of fresh pepper and simmer, stirring constantly, until broth is absorbed. Continue simmering and adding hot broth, about 3/4 cup at a time, stirring constantly and allowing the broth to be absorbed before adding more, until rice is almost tender and creamy-looking, about 18 minutes.
Add the spinach and peas and cook until the spinach is wilted. Add the asparagus and cook just until the vegetables are hot. Stir in the Parmesan and more broth if the risotto seems too thick. Serve in soup plates.
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By stuckonsushi
Las Vegas
on June 12, 2013
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My first time making risotto and it was delicious and very easy. I went out of my way to make sure to get Arborio rice, and used a pinot grigio which really gave the whole dish an extra oomph of flavor. It took longer than 18 minutes for the rice to absorb the 6 cups of broth, and I did need a little extra broth at the end as the dish was very thick [maybe 1/4 cup].
One thing I messed up is that I did not steam the asparagus before throwing it in [oops]. I realized this of course after it was all mixed in, so I turned the heat off, put the cover on, and just let it sit for a few minutes before trying it. It was still very good although the asparagus was a little crunchy, especially compared to the rest of the ingredients. This was a really good dish though and a perfect side for a meat dish! Also it is a lot of food, so be prepared to chow down!
By nancyannie
Toronto
on May 11, 2013
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Great taste! I found that it only needed 4 cups of chicken broth. I will definitely make this again.
By 2w4k
the woodlands, TX
on February 13, 2013
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so delicious!!! me, my husband and my 3 daughters love it!! made exact recipe. turned out perfect!
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