Mushroom Risotto - Confessions of a Chocoholic

Ingredients

• 7 cups low sodium vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 large Spanish yellow onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 oz crimini mushrooms, sliced
• 8 oz white mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups Arborio rice
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• pinch of chili pepper flakes (optional)
• chopped fresh chives for garnish