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Caramelized Onion Risotto

Creamy Italian risotto with sweet caramelized onions, perfect for comforting meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Italian
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 yellow onions thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups Arborio rice
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth kept warm
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream optional
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Large skillet
  • Heavy-bottomed pot
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Caramelize the onions with butter and olive oil over medium heat for 25–30 minutes.
  2. Keep broth warm in a saucepan over low heat.
  3. Toast Arborio rice in 1 tbsp olive oil for 2–3 minutes until slightly translucent.
  4. Deglaze rice with white wine, stirring until absorbed.
  5. Gradually add warm broth, one ladle at a time, stirring frequently until rice is tender, 18–20 minutes.
  6. Fold in caramelized onions gently.
  7. Stir in Parmesan cheese and heavy cream if using. Season with salt and black pepper.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

Best served fresh; reheat gently with a splash of broth if needed.