Risotto 'Asparagus II

By Kwasome

Ingredients

• 2 Tbs Olive Oil
• 2 cups Arborio Rice or short rice - rinsed & drained
• 7 to 8 cups Chicken Broth - simmering
• 2 cups Fresh Asparagus - chopped
• 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese - grated

Preparation

Step 1

1 In a Lrg. saucepan or stockpot, heat Olive Oil over Med. heat. Add the rice & stir to coat w/ the oil. Cook for 2 min., until the rice is opaque. Add the simmering Chicken Broth ~ 1/2 cup @ a time. Simmer & stir constantly & let the rice absorb the Broth before adding more.
2 When ` 1/2 the Broth has been added (12 to 15 min.), add the Asparagus & stir. Continue adding Broth. When the rice is soft, ~ 20 to 30 min. since you starting adding Broth, it is ready to serve.
3 Stir in the Parmesan Cheese & serve immediately.