Creamy Wild Mushroom Risotto
- 30 Minutes
- 4 Servings
This creamy wild mushroom risotto is a comforting, earthy dish made with arborio rice, sautéed wild mushrooms, and finished with Parmesan and a touch of butter for richness.
The Recipe
- In a large pan, sauté mushrooms in butter until tender.
- Add Arborio rice and toast for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in white wine and stir until absorbed.
- Slowly add broth, one ladle at a time, stirring frequently.
- When rice is tender, stir in Rain Coast Wild Mushroom Spice and Parmesan.
- Serve warm with fresh herbs.
Ingredient List
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth, warmed
- ½ cup white wine
- 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp Rain Coast Wild Mushroom Spice
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Suggested Uses
Soups & Stocks: Deep, Rich, and Smoky Flavour
Use this spice to create a full-bodied taste in broths, velvety soups, and hearty stews.
- Mushroom Soup – Elevates the earthy essence of mushrooms for an ultra-rich, savoury experience.
- French Onion Soup – Enhances caramelized onions and deepens the broth’s umami character.
- Roasted Tomato Soup – Balances acidity with smoky, rich complexity.
- Lentil Soup – Infuses legumes with a deeper, slow-cooked flavour.
- Split Pea Soup – Adds smokiness, replacing ham or bacon in plant-based versions.
- Minestrone – Boosts the broth with a woodsy, herbaceous character.
- Southwestern & Mexican-Inspired Soups (Chili, Tortilla Soup) – Complements bold spices and smoky peppers.
- Ramen & Pho – Layers umami into the broth, making plant-based versions just as satisfying as traditional ones.
- Hot & Sour Soup – Blends beautifully with Asian flavours for an earthy depth.
Tips
How to Use It in Soups & Stocks
- Infuse broths & stocks by stirring in while simmering.
- Enhance sautéed aromatics (onions, garlic, carrots, celery) before adding liquid.
- Finish with a sprinkle to boost umami just before serving.
