Ingredients

6 cups chicken broth

3 tablespoons oil

2 lbs white mushrooms, sliced thin

2 shallots, diced

1 1/2 cups arborio rice

1/2 cup dry white wine

salt & pepper to taste

3 tablespoons chives

4 tablespoons butter

1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

-Heat the broth over low heat. -In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil and cook the mushrooms until soft. about 3 minute -Put the mushrooms and the liquid in a bowl and set aside. -Add the remaining 1 tablespoons oil to skillet, and cook the shallots for 1 minute. -Stir in the rice,coating it with oil, about 2 minutes. -When the rice has taken on a pale, golden color, add the wine, stirring constantly until it is fully absorbed. -Add 1/2 cup broth to the rice, and stir until the broth is absorbed. -Continue adding broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring continuously, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender-firm. -Remove from heat, and stir in mushrooms with their liquid, butter, chives, and parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to taste.