Ingredients

  • 8 ounces orzo pasta
  • 1 quart chicken broth
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 4 celery ribs, diced
  • 2 onions, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • olive oil
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
  • kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 -4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup chanterelle mushroom, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, highest quality (optional)
  • 1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese (optional)
  • 1/2 cup cream, warmed (optional)

Method

  • Heat a large, heavy dutch oven and add olive oil to coat the bottom.
  • Saute the celery and onion until translucent.
  • Add the garlic and saute for a minute.
  • Add the mushrooms and saute for 2 more minutes.
  • Add the orzo and saute until golden, stirring occasionally.
  • Heat the chicken broth in a small pot and keep on low.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the wine, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly.
  • When the liquid seems to be evaporating, add 1/2 cup of chicken broth at a time, repeating until all the orzo is creamy and done to your tastes.
  • Re-season with salt and pepper as needed.
  • In a saute pan, warm the butter and add the mushrooms, cook until soft with golden edges, about 15 minutes on med-high heat.
  • Toss in the parsley and serve, sprinkling with Parmesan.
  • If you have to reheat the risotto, stir in the warmed cream as you slowly simmer the orzo and then serve.