Onion Risotto

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh asparagus
• 2 pounds sweet onions, cut in half and thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, pressed
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (16-ounce) package Arborio rice
• 8 cups warm chicken broth
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Preparation

1. Snap off tough ends of asparagus; cut into 2-inch pieces. Set aside.
2. Sauté onion, garlic, and salt in hot oil in a Dutch oven until tender. Add rice; cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; add 1 cup broth. Cook, stirring often, until liquid is absorbed.
3. Repeat procedure with remaining broth, 1 cup at a time. (Cooking time is about 30 minutes.) Add asparagus and wine; cook, stirring gently, until liquid is absorbed. Stir in cheese; serve immediately.