Spring Vegetable Risotto | La Cucina Grandinetti

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves, stems reserved
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint leaves, stems reserved
• 1/2 teaspoon finely grated zest from 1 lemon
• 1 pound asparagus, tough ends snapped off and reserved, spears cut on bias into 1/2-inch thick pieces
• 2 medium leeks, white and light green parts halved lengthwise, washed, and sliced thin (about 4 cups), 2 cups roughly chopped greens reserved (see note)
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (see note)
• 3 cups water
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 2 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
• 1-1/2 cups Arborio rice (see note)
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1-1/2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese (about 3/4 cup), plus extra for serving
• 2 teaspoons juice from 1 lemon