Cheddar Risotto Souffles | culture: the word on cheese

Ingredients

• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon butter
• ⅓ cup chopped onion
• ½ cup arborio or carnaroli rice
• 1 clove garlic (finely chopped)
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• ¼ cup white wine
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup finely grated sharp cheddar
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 3 large eggs (separated into yolks and whites)