creamy mushroom thyme risotto (Printer View)

Creamy Arborio rice melded with fresh mushrooms and thyme offers a savory, flavorful dining experience.

# What you'll need:

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01 - 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
02 - 5 cups chicken broth, warmed
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 12 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
08 - 1/2 cup dry white wine
09 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Method:

01 - Heat olive oil and butter in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
02 - Stir in mushrooms and cook until softened and lightly browned, approximately 7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
03 - Add Arborio rice to the pan and stir continuously until edges turn translucent, roughly 2 minutes.
04 - Pour in white wine and cook, stirring, until almost fully absorbed.
05 - Ladle in 1 cup of warmed chicken broth, stirring regularly until the liquid is absorbed. Continue adding the remaining broth, 1 cup at a time, allowing each addition to be absorbed before pouring more. This process should take about 25 minutes.
06 - Once rice is creamy and tender yet al dente, fold in Parmesan cheese and fresh thyme leaves. Season generously with salt and pepper.
07 - Transfer risotto to serving plates and garnish with additional thyme or Parmesan, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses basic kitchen staples and just a few fresh ingredients
  • Naturally gluten free and easily adaptable for vegetarians
  • Deep savory flavor without any heavy cream
  • Feels restaurant special yet simple to make at home
02 -
  • Packed with earthy umami and protein from mushrooms
  • Risotto reheats beautifully for leftovers
  • Perfect for savoring slowly with friends or as a quiet reward after a long day
03 -
  • Stir often but not nonstop constant movement is not needed but frequent stirring builds the best creamy texture
  • Toast the rice fully before adding any liquid this is non negotiable and adds nutty depth
  • Use the best parmesan and butter you can find they truly make a difference

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