Leek Risotto Recipe

Name: Leek Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups vegetable stock; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed; 3 small leeks, halved and thinly sliced; 1 shallot, minced; 1 cup carnaroli rice; 1 cup white wine; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1/3 cup heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks; 1 pinch kosher salt, plus more to taste; 2 tablespoons minced chives, for garnish

Servings: persons

5 cups vegetable stock
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
3 small leeks, halved and thinly sliced
1 shallot, minced
1 cup carnaroli rice
1 cup white wine
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks
1 pinch kosher salt, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons minced chives, for garnish

1
Place the stock on a low simmer in a stockpot and keep a ladle nearby. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a deep, heavy saute pan over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until translucent; do not let them brown. Add the leeks and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until the leeks have softened. Stir in the rice and toast for 2 to 3 minutes.
2
Pour in the wine and let it simmer until the liquid is absorbed, and continue scraping the pan so that the rice doesn't stick. Season the rice with salt, then begin adding stock a ladle at a time, stirring often, and allowing most of the liquid to be absorbed before adding more. The rice is cooked once the grains are al dente, fully cooked but with a soft bite on the inside.
3
Turn off the heat and vigorously beat in the butter and cheese with a wooden spoon to help it emulsify with the rice. If you prefer not to do this on the stove, move the pan to a towel on the counter. Whatever you do, don't hesitate. Really shake the pan back and forth with one hand while stirring with the other.
4
Add the whipped cream, then season with salt, only if needed. Continue stirring with abandon until all the ingredients have been incorporated. Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and chives.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups vegetable stock, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed, 3 small leeks, halved and thinly sliced, 1 shallot, minced, and more.

Yes, Leek Risotto falls under the General 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.

Leek Risotto

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