Creamy Mushroom Risotto

Rice Side Dish - Side Dish

This variation on mushroom risotto includes cream of mushroom soup for the creamy taste, without actually using heavy cream. A light hand is recommended with the thyme and basil. If you like, stir in freshly grated parmesan cheese before serving.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Creamy Mushroom Risotto

Ingredients

½ cup dried porcini mushrooms

½ (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup

¼ cup boiling water

4 cups chicken stock

1 tablespoon butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion

finely chopped

1 clove garlic

crushed

1 ¾ cups Arborio rice

salt and pepper to taste

fresh thyme

chopped

chopped fresh basil

Mexican White Rice

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place dried mushrooms into a small bowl and cover with hot water; soak 10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and gently squeeze dry with paper towels. Chop mushrooms and set aside.

Step 2

Scoop cream of mushroom soup into a bowl and gradually stir in boiling water until mixture is smooth but not runny.

Step 3

In a saucepan over medium heat bring the stock to a gentle simmer.

Step 4

Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in onion garlic and chopped mushrooms; cook about 3 minutes. Gradually stir in rice; cook 2 minutes stirring constantly to coat rice with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in thyme and basil to taste.

Step 5

Pour in the mushroom soup mixture stirring until absorbed. Gradually add 1/3 stock stirring until liquid is absorbed. Continue to stir in stock gradually 1 cup at a time allowing the liquid to be absorbed before adding another cup. It should take about 20 minutes for all the stock to be absorbed and the rice becomes al dente (tender but firm to the bite).

Nutritional Information

Creamy Mushroom Risotto

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 337.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8g 16%

Carbohydrates: 61.3g 20%

Dietary Fiber: 2.4g 10%

Sugars: 1.7g

Fat: 6.3g 10%

Saturated Fat: 2g 10%

Cholesterol: 5.6mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 97IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.3mg 2%

Vitamin C: 1.9mg 3%

Folate: 4.4mcg 1%

Calcium: 16.5mg 2%

Iron: 2.6mg 14%

Magnesium: 3.4mg 1%

Potassium: 51.8mg 2%

Sodium: 627.3mg 25%

Calories From Fat: 56.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.