Description
This Creamy Mushroom Risotto is a rich, flavorful dish featuring arborio rice, cremini and porcini mushrooms, and Parmesan cheese. Slowly cooked to perfection, this easy risotto recipe delivers a velvety, umami-packed bite every time. Perfect for a cozy dinner or an elegant side dish, this classic Italian favorite is restaurant-quality yet simple to make at home.
Ingredients
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ oz dried porcini mushrooms
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup arborio rice
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the broth, water, and soy sauce in a saucepan. Add dried porcini mushrooms and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Remove, chop, and keep the broth warm.
- Melt butter and olive oil in a pan. Sauté onions for 8 minutes until soft.
- Add cremini mushrooms, chopped porcini, and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes until tender.
- Stir in arborio rice and toast for 2 minutes.
- Pour in white wine and cook until absorbed (2 minutes).
- Add warm broth one cup at a time, stirring frequently, until rice is creamy and tender (about 30 minutes).
- Stir in Parmesan and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Add warm broth gradually for the best creamy texture.
- Substitute white wine with extra broth or lemon juice.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
