Riso Eleganto(An Italian Style Shrimp And Rice Dish) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. rice
3 c. chicken broth or bouillon
3 scallions (including green tops), chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1/2 lb. mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 c. dry white wine and 2 Tbsp. or the equivalent amount of apple juice
1/8 tsp. each: dried basil and parsley
1 lb. shrimp, shelled and drained
1/8 tsp. each: dried thyme, basil and parsley
fresh ground pepper to taste

Preparation

Bring the 3 cups of broth to a boil in a saucepan which has a light fitting lid.
Add the rice; stir, cover and reduce heat to low.
Simmer 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and hold.