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Winter Squash Risotto




Source of Recipe


Eating Well






Recipe Introduction


Sweet winter squash and earthy shiitake mushrooms are delicious in this creamy risotto.





List of Ingredients



• 5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
  
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  
• 3 medium shallots, thinly sliced
  
• 3 cups chopped peeled butternut, hubbard, red kuri or kabocha squash (1/2-inch pieces)
  
• 2 cups shiitake mushroom caps, thinly sliced
  
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  
• 1/8 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads (optional)
  
• 1 cup arborio rice
  
• 1/2 cup dry white wine or dry vermouth
  
• 1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  






Instructions



1. Place broth in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat so the broth remains steaming, but is not simmering.
   
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in squash and mushrooms; cook, stirring often, until the mushrooms give off their liquid, about 5 minutes. Add thyme, salt, pepper and saffron (if using); cook for 30 seconds. Add rice; stir until translucent, about 1 minute. Add wine (or vermouth) and cook, stirring, until almost absorbed by the rice, about 1 minute.
   
3. Stir in 1/2 cup of the hot broth; reduce heat to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until the liquid has been absorbed. Continue adding the broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring after each addition until all the liquid has been absorbed, until the rice is tender and creamy, 30 to 40 minutes total. (You may have some broth left.) Remove from the heat and stir in cheese.
   






Final Comments


Makes 4 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each