Recipe: Onion Risotto with Variations (using onion soup mix)

ONION RISOTTO

"Serve with beef, lamb, veal or pork and a fresh fruit salad."

2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 cup uncooked arborio, regular or converted rice
4 cups boiling water, divided use
I envelope Lipton Recipe Secrets Onion Soup Mix

In heavy-duty medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat and cook rice, stirring constantly, 3 minutes.

Slowly add 1 cup boiling water and onion soup mix, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently. until water is absorbed. Continue adding boiling water, 1 cup at a time, stirring frequently, until rice is slightly creamy and just tender.

VARIATIONS:
- Add 1 cup thawed frozen peas, corn, sliced carrots or green beans with last cup of boiling water.
- Also terrific with Lipton Recipe Secrets Savory Herb with Garlic or Golden Onion Soup Mix.

Makes about 4 servings (1 cup each)
Source: Recipe booklet: Lipton Recipe Soup Mix, Recipe Secrets - Simply Savory Cooking, Favorite Brand Name Recipes, December 1993