Risotto Primavera

== Description ==
Makes 6 servings. 
=== Ingredients ===
* 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 
* 1 cup diced red pepper 
* 1 cup sliced zucchini
* ¼ cup butter or margarine, divided 
* ½ cup chopped onion 
* 1 cup uncooked U.S. arborio or medium-grain rice 
* ⅓ cup dry white wine 
* 2 cups chicken broth 
* 3 cups water 
* ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 
* salt and ground white pepper to taste 
* ½ cup heavy cream 
 
== Directions ==
# Cook mushrooms, red pepper and zucchini until tender crisp in 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium heat. Remove vegetables; set aside. 
# Cook onion in remaining 2 tablespoons butter until soft. 
# Add rice and stir 2 to 3 minutes. 
# Add wine; stir until absorbed. Increase heat to medium high; stir in 1 cup broth. Cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, until broth is absorbed. 
# Continue stirring and adding remaining 1 cup broth and water, allowing each cup to be absorbed before adding another, until rice is tender and mixture has a creamy consistency. It will take approximately 25 to 30 minutes. 
# Stir in cheese, salt, pepper, cream, and reserved vegetables. 
# Stir until mixture is creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes. 
# Serve immediately.
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