cheerful risotto

Ingredients For cheerful risotto

• 8 c

  vegetable broth (can sub chicken broth)
• 3 Tbsp

  unsalted butter
• 1/2 c

  onion, finely chopped (i would suggest shallots)
• 2 c

  arborio rice
• 1/2 c

  dry white wine
• 1 c

  shelled peas (reduced from 2 cups, frozen ok but if using frozen the peas will need to be thawed first)
• 1/4-13 c

  freshly grated parmesan cheese (romano, pecorino, or grana padano are similar and can be substituted for the parmesan or can be used in combination)
• 3 Tbsp

  lemon zest, finely grated
• 3 Tbsp

  fresh mint, finely minced
• 1/3 c

  heavy cream