Risotto Primavera Recipe

Name: Risotto Primavera
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups hot chicken broth (you might need a bit more); 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons minced fresh garlic (or to taste); 1 teaspoon dried red chili pepper flakes (optional); 1 medium leek, sliced crosswise into thin rings (use white part only); 2 cups arborio rice; ½ cup dry white wine; 1 ¼ cups mixed frozen peas and carrots; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese (can use less); 2 tablespoons butter; salt and black pepper

Servings: persons

6 cups hot chicken broth (you might need a bit more)
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons minced fresh garlic (or to taste)
1 teaspoon dried red chili pepper flakes (optional)
1 medium leek, sliced crosswise into thin rings (use white part only)
2 cups arborio rice
½ cup dry white wine
1 ¼ cups mixed frozen peas and carrots
3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 cup grated parmesan cheese (can use less)
2 tablespoons butter
salt and black pepper

1
Bring the chicken broth to a simmer in a saucepan; cover and keep hot over low heat.
2
Melt 2 tablespoons butter with oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium-low heat.
3
Add in onion, leeks, garlic and chili flakes (if using) saute for about 5-6 minutes or until softened and wilted.
4
Add in rice; stir about 3 minutes or until the rice is translucent.
5
Add in white wine; simmer stirring until almost all of the liquid is absorbed (about 1 minute).
6
Add in hot broth 1 cup at a time, stirring with a wooden spoon allowing each addition to be absorbed before adding in next, stirring often (a single addition of 1 cup of broth should take about 8-9 minutes for each addition).
7
Add in the parsley and frozen peas and carrots and keep stirring over very low heat for about 3 minutes).
8
Remove from heat and add in 2-3 tablespoons butter and Parmesan cheese; mix to combine.
9
Season with salt and pepper.

1228

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

130

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups hot chicken broth (you might need a bit more), 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Risotto Primavera 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.

Risotto Primavera

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