Plain Risotto

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 cup minced onion
 * 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
 * 1 cup uncooked U.S. arborio or medium-grain rice
 * ⅓ cup dry white wine
 * 2 cups chicken broth, divided
 * 3 cups water
 * ¼ cup Parmesan cheese

Directions

 * 1) Cook onion in butter until soft in large skillet over medium-high heat.
 * 2) Add rice and stir 2 to 3 minutes.
 * 3) Add wine; stir until absorbed. Stir in 1 cup broth. Cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, until broth is absorbed.
 * 4) Continue stirring and adding remaining 1 cup broth and water, allowing each cup to be absorbed before adding another, until rice is tender and mixture has a creamy consistency. It will take approximately 25 to 30 minutes.
 * 5) Stir in cheese.
 * 6) Serve immediately.