Simple Summer Shrimp and Tomato Risotto – Chantal

Ingredients

• 1 pound cherry tomatoes
• 1 white onion (finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 5 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1½ teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 8 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 4 tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1½ cups uncooked arborio rice
• 1 pound raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for topping)