Truffle-Scented Mushroom Risotto

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 12 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 8 ounces thinly sliced cremini mushrooms (a.k.a. baby portabello)
• 2 cups arborio rice
• 5 -6 cups chicken broth or 5 -6 cups stock
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 13 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tsp. fresh if available)
• 12 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 12 cup whole milk
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 ounces boursin cheese or 2 ounces other soft herb-infused cheese
• 2 teaspoons truffle oil
• 4 ounces chopped prosciutto (optional)

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a simmer and keep warm over low heat.
2. In a large, heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat.
3. Add onions and garlic, and cook, stirring until soft, about 3 minutes.
4. Add the mushrooms and thyme.
5. Cook, stirring gently, about 4 minutes.
6. Add the rice and cook, stirring constantly, until the grains are opaque, about 1 minute.
7. Add the wine and cook, stirring, until nearly evaporated.
8. Using a ladle, add about 3/4 cup of broth to rice mixture.
9. Cook, stirring frequently, until the stock is mostly absorbed.
10. Add another ladle-full of stock each time the previous addition is nearly absorbed, until the rice is tender and creamy, about 18 to 20 minutes.
11. Add milk, Boursin, and parsley.
12. Mix until creamy.
13. Remove from heat.
14. Season with pepper to taste.
15. Stir in truffle oil.
16. Serve immediately, topping each portion with proscuitto.