Northeast Risotto

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== Description ==
Makes 8 servings
== Ingredients ==
* 2 cups chopped onions
* 1 cup chopped red pepper
* 1 teaspoon minced garlic
* 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
* 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
* ½ cup butter or margarine
* 2 cups uncooked U.S. arborio or medium-grain rice
* 4 cups clam juice
* 4 cups water, divided
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1½ cups diced carrots
* 1 pound bay scallops
* 1 pound minced clams
* 1½ cups frozen peas, thawed
* 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
* ½ teaspoon salt
* ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
== Directions ==
# Cook onions, red pepper, garlic, thyme and basil in butter in large skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat until onions and pepper are tender, about 2 to 3 minutes.
# Add rice and stir to coat.
# Add clam juice; reduce heat to medium.
# Cook, stirring constantly, until absorbed.
# Add 2 cups water. Continue stirring and adding water, 2 cups at a time, allowing each 2 cups to be absorbed before adding another, until rice is tender and mixture has a creamy consistency.
# Heat oil over medium-high heat in large skillet.
# Add carrots and cook until tender crisp.
# Stir in scallops, clams and peas; cook 2 to 4 minutes.
# Fold scallop mixture into rice.
# Stir in cheese, salt and white pepper.
# Serve immediately.
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