Ingredients

  • 2 x 14.5 ounce cans vegetable broth
  • 2 1/2 c. water
  • 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 c. chopped onion
  • 3 x cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 1/2 c. uncooked arborio rice">rice or possibly other short-grain rice">rice
  • 1/2 c. dry white wine
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 1/2 lb asparagus cut (3 c. sliced 1-inch pcs)
  • 1/4 c. grated fresh parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 c. minced fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp grated lemon rind
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Method

  • In a large saucepan, combine broth and water.
  • Bring to a simmer.
  • Keep hot over low heat.
  • Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add in onion; saute/fry 5 min or possibly till tender.
  • Add in garlic; saute/fry 30 seconds.
  • Add in rice; cook 2 min, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in wine; cook 2 min or possibly till liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly.
  • Fold in pepper.
  • Add in broth mix, 1/2 c. at a time, stirring constantly, cook till each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 25 min).
  • Add in asparagus during the last 10 min of cooking.
  • Remove from heat; stir in cheese and remaining ingredients.
  • Tablespoons(Cooking):"0:40"
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