mushroom and leek risotto

I've been getting a lot of stomach aches lately so preparing meals hasn't been nearly as enticing as it used to be. I grabbed a bag of frozen mushroom risotto from Trader Joe's and ate it with canned peas and pearled onions the other night which sounds terrible and mushy but it was warm and cozy and nice.

This might be a nice from-scratch alternative. From The Kitchn.

Risotto is very easy to cook, just be sure you stir it frequently - it sticks to the bottom of your pot otherwise! Do not wash the risotto or you will wash away the gluten that makes it stick together, and this is the texture you want in a risotto.

Mushroom and Leek Risotto Recipe

Ingredients
1 1-lb package of white arborio rice/risotto
2 cups of mushrooms, your choice. I used a mix of dried chanterelles, dried porcinis, and fresh baby bellas.
1/2 of a shallot, chopped
1 large leek, washed and sliced
2 tbsp. butter or olive oil
3 cups liquid of your choice - vegetable, chicken, or beef broth. You can also use the water you soaked dried mushrooms in, if any.
1/2 cup cream sherry
2 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
Salt & pepper to taste
Parmesan cheese

Preparation
Soak any dried mushrooms in hot water and set aside. In a large pot, saute the leek and shallot in the butter or oil until soft. Add fresh sliced mushrooms and saute until nicely browned. Add the thyme, and some salt & pepper to taste. Add the risotto and stir to coat evenly. Bring pot to medium-high heat and add 2/3 of the liquid, stirring, taking care not to let the risotto stick. You want to have a slow boil going, not a rollicking boil or a simmer.

As the risotto cooks, it will absorb the liquid, so add more, half a cup at a time, stirring. At the end, add the sherry, and more salt & pepper to taste. If you've used up all your liquid and the risotto is still too hard, add about half a cup of liquid - more broth, sherry, or water. This might be a sign your heat is too high, so turn it down a little.

The risotto is done when it is al dente. Serve with grated Parmesan on top.