Luscious Mushroom and Cheese Risotto

Ingredients

- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups Arborio risotto rice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon mushroom powder
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 sage leaves

Instructions

1. Prepare the Broths
- Combine the chicken broth and vegetable broth in a saucepan.
- Add the fresh thyme and bay leaf.
- Heat over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
- Keep warm throughout the cooking process.

2. Sauté the Aromatics
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in the mushroom slices and sauté until they release their moisture, about 5 minutes.

3. Toast the Rice
- Add the Arborio rice to the skillet with the onions and mushrooms.
- Stir continuously for 2 minutes until the rice is lightly toasted.

4. Deglaze with Wine
- Pour in the dry white wine.
- Stir until the wine is mostly absorbed.

5. Cook the Risotto
- Begin adding the warm broth mixture, 1/2 cup at a time.
- Stir frequently, allowing each addition to be absorbed before adding the next 1/2 cup.
- Continue this process until the rice is creamy and tender, about 18–20 minutes.

6. Finish with Cheese
- Stir in the soy sauce, mascarpone cheese, cream cheese, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and mushroom powder.

7. Sauté the Sage Leaves
- In a small skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sage leaves and fry for 30 seconds until crispy.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.

8. Serve
- Divide the risotto among serving bowls.
- Garnish with crispy sage leaves.

Preparation & Cooking Times

Preparation Time:
PT15M
15 minutes

Cooking Time:
PT30M
30 minutes

Total Time

PT45M
45 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Mushroom Risotto, Cheese Risotto, Italian Dinner, Comfort Food, Arborio Rice, Creamy Risotto, Sage Garnish, Savory Dish, Rice Dish, Gourmet Dinner

Recipe Yield

Serves 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 1,800

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