Porcini Mushroom Cream Risotto
Porcini Mushroom Cream Risotto delivers a rich, earthy depth from soaked dried porcini balanced by a velvety, savory base. Each bite is creamy with tender Arborio rice, aromatic onion and garlic, and fresh herbs that brighten the finish. It’s an elegant dinner centerpiece for a cozy weeknight or a relaxed weekend meal with friends.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Porcini Mushroom Cream Risotto, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the dried mushrooms in a small bowl and cover with hot water; soak for 10 minutes. Lift them out with a slotted spoon, gently press dry with paper towels, chop the mushrooms, and set aside.
- 2
Place the cream of mushroom soup in a bowl and slowly stir in boiling water until the mixture is smooth but not runny.
- 3
In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the stock to a gentle simmer.
- 4
Heat the butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion, garlic, and chopped mushrooms; cook for about 3 minutes. Gradually stir in the rice; cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to coat the rice with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in thyme and basil to taste.
- 5
Pour in the mushroom soup mixture, stirring until absorbed. Gradually add 1/3 of the stock, stirring until the liquid is absorbed. Continue adding stock gradually, 1 cup at a time, allowing the liquid to be absorbed before adding another cup. It should take about 20 minutes for all the stock to be absorbed and for the rice to become slightly firm (tender but firm to the bite).
- Calories 324.16 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 7.08 g Moderate 14%
- Carbohydrate 59.93 g 22%
- Total Fat 5.95 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 1.92 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 5.22 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 483.06 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 4.29 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 1.72 g --
- Added Sugars 0.41 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 28.42 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.57 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 112.76 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 0.41 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 3.47 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Porcini Mushroom Cream Risotto is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Arborio Rice, Butter, Chicken Stock, and Cream of Mushroom Soup. Each serving provides about 324.16 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Porcini Mushroom Cream Risotto made of?
- The main ingredients are Arborio Rice, Butter, Chicken Stock, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Dried Porcini Mushroom. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Porcini Mushroom Cream Risotto?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 324.16 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Porcini Mushroom Cream Risotto easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Porcini Mushroom Cream Risotto healthy?
- Porcini Mushroom Cream Risotto has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 324.16 calories and 7.08 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 483.06 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.92 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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