Ham and Asparagus Risotto

A family favorite, this Ham & Asparagus Risotto will become a staple in your household dinner lineup.

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Yields8 Servings
Ham and Asparagus Risotto Recipe
Prep Time10 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time40 mins
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 2 cups asparagus, cut into 1" pieces
 2 ½ cups water
 1 cup dry white wine
 2 cups Orrington Farms® Broth Base Ham Flavored – With Other Natural Flavor
 1 cup mushroom, chopped
 ½ cup frozen peas, thawed
 3 cloves garlic, minced
 2 cups uncooked Arborio rice
 2 ½ cups fully cooked ham, chopped
 ¼ cup parsley, minced
1

Simmer the asparagus in boiling water for 3-4 minutes or until crisp tender. Drain and set aside.

2

Meanwhile, combine water, wine and ham broth in a large saucepan. Bring to a low boil, reduce heat and keep warm over low heat.

3

Coat a large skillet with non-stick spray and heat over medium heat. Add mushrooms, peas and garlic; sauté 2 minutes. Add rice, cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add ½ cup warm broth mixture and cook 3 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Repeat with remaining broth mixture, ½ cup at a time, until all the liquid has been added. Continue to stir constantly.

4

Stir in asparagus and ham as the last of the liquid is being added. Heat thoroughly. Remove from heat and stir in parsley. Serve immediately.

Tips & Tricks: Risotto requires constant stirring and does not hold well. Serve immediately for best results.

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Ingredients

 2 cups asparagus, cut into 1" pieces
 2 ½ cups water
 1 cup dry white wine
 2 cups Orrington Farms® Broth Base Ham Flavored – With Other Natural Flavor
 1 cup mushroom, chopped
 ½ cup frozen peas, thawed
 3 cloves garlic, minced
 2 cups uncooked Arborio rice
 2 ½ cups fully cooked ham, chopped
 ¼ cup parsley, minced

Directions

1

Simmer the asparagus in boiling water for 3-4 minutes or until crisp tender. Drain and set aside.

2

Meanwhile, combine water, wine and ham broth in a large saucepan. Bring to a low boil, reduce heat and keep warm over low heat.

3

Coat a large skillet with non-stick spray and heat over medium heat. Add mushrooms, peas and garlic; sauté 2 minutes. Add rice, cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add ½ cup warm broth mixture and cook 3 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Repeat with remaining broth mixture, ½ cup at a time, until all the liquid has been added. Continue to stir constantly.

4

Stir in asparagus and ham as the last of the liquid is being added. Heat thoroughly. Remove from heat and stir in parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

Ham and Asparagus Risotto