Description
A creamy and flavorful risotto infused with French onion soup flavors.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- In a pot, heat beef broth and keep it warm.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onion and cook until caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in Arborio rice and cook for 2 minutes until lightly toasted.
- Add white wine and cook until absorbed.
- Gradually add warm broth, one ladle at a time, stirring frequently until absorbed.
- Continue adding broth until rice is creamy and al dente, about 18-20 minutes.
- Stir in Gruyère cheese until melted and combined.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh thyme before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth.
- Adjust cheese according to your preference.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: French Onion Risotto