Creamy Leek Risotto Recipe

Name: Creamy Leek Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 2 -3 leeks, white part and a little green chopped; 1/2 cup light cream (or dairy substitute); salt and pepper; 5 cups chicken broth; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/3 cup minced onion; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 1/2 cups arborio rice; 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon parsley

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter
2 -3 leeks, white part and a little green chopped
1/2 cup light cream (or dairy substitute)
salt and pepper
5 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup minced onion
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups arborio rice
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon parsley

1
Put chicken broth in sauce pan and bring to a slow simmer.
2
In thick bottomed 2 quart pan melt 1 tablespoons butter, saute chopped leeks, till softened.
3
Add 1/2 cup light cream. (I use goat milk)
4
salt and pepper to taste.
5
Continue cooking until most of the liquid is gone. Set aside.
6
In another pan or the same one that has been cleaned, add 2 tablespoons butter and 1 Tbsp of olive oil.
7
Saute the minced onions, when softened, add the Arborio rice, stir until the grains turn opaque.
8
Add the dry white wine, stir until no liquid is left.
9
Add broth to rice 1/2 cup at a time stirring until incorparated.
10
5 minutes before finished add the leeks and the Parmesan cheese.
11
Continue cooking until thickened to desired level, stirring constantly.
12
Garnish with parsley or stir in before serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter, 2 -3 leeks, white part and a little green chopped, 1/2 cup light cream (or dairy substitute), salt and pepper, and more.

Yes, Creamy Leek Risotto falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Leek Risotto

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