Asparagus Risotto

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3/4 lb asparagus, chopped in 1 inch lengths
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 1/2 cups arborio rice
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup cream
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Directions:

1. Melt the butter in the pan and add the onions on medium-low heat.
2. Cook for 4 minutes, then add the garlic.
3. Cook for 1 minute, then add the rice.
4. Stir until well coated.
5. Add 1/2 cup of stock to the rice, stirring until absorbed.
6. Then add the asparagus.
7. Continue adding the stock in 1/2 cup increments, stirring after each addition until the stock has been absorbed.
8. (Should take about 20-25 minutes.) Add the cream, cheese, and basil stirring gently to combine.

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Asparagus Risotto

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs asparagus

5 cups canned low sodium chicken broth (about)

1 cup water

1 tablespoon butter

1 large onion

2 cups arborio rice or 2 cups medium-grain white rice

1/2 cup dry white wine

2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary

1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

1/4 cup whipping cream

1 sprig fresh rosemary (to garnish)

Directions:

1. Trim rough ends from asparagus; discard.
2. Cut off asparagus tips and reserve.
3. Cut stalks into 3/4 inch-long pieces.
4. Place 2/3 of stalk pieces, 1 cup broth and 1 cup water in blender, reserving the remaining 1/3 of stalk pieces.
5. Puree mixture until smooth.
6. Set aside.
7. Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
8. Add onion and saute until tender, about 8 minutes.
9. Add rice and stir 1 minute.
10. Add wine and cook until absorbed, stirring often, about 2 minutes.
11. Add 1/2 cup broth and chopped rosemary, simmer until liquid is absorbed, stirring often, about 4 minutes.
12. Continue to cook for 15 minutes, adding more broth by 1/2 cupfuls and allowing liquid to be absorbed before adding more, stirring often.
13. Add reserved asparagus stalk pieces and reserved asparagus tips and continue cooking until rice is just tender and mixture is creamy; adding broth as needed and stirring often, about 10 minutes longer.
14. Add reserved asparagus puree and stir until absorbed, about 3 minutes.
15. Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan and cream.
16. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
17. Transfer risotto to bowl.
18. Garnish with rosemary sprigs, if desired.
19. Serve, passing remaining Parmesan separately.

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