Rice With Mushrooms And Parmesan Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 lb. fresh mushrooms, rinsed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 c. finely chopped onion
3 Tbsp. butter
salt to taste (if desired)
freshly ground pepper to taste
1 c. converted rice
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 c. fresh or canned chicken broth
2 Tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Prepare mushrooms and onion.
Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan.
Add onion; cook briefly, stirring.
Add mushrooms. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; stir.
Add rice; stir to blend. Add bay leaf and chicken broth; bring to simmer.
Cover; cook for 17 minutes.
Swirl in remaining tablespoon of butter and the cheese.
Remove bay leaf.
Serve.
Makes 4 servings.