Slow Cooker Shrimp, Asparagus & Mushroom Farro Risotto

Recipe by: Roche Bros

Servings

Prep time

10 minutes

Cook time

2490 minutes

Calories

287 kcal

Directions

Place mushrooms in small bowl; pour boiling water over mushrooms and let stand 30 minutes. Drain mushrooms reserving ¾ cup liquid; chop mushrooms.
In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; add leek and cook 5 minutes or until slightly softened, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
Add farro and leek mixture to 3½- to 4-quart slow cooker; stir to combine. Stir in thyme sprigs, bay leaf, stock, wine, salt, pepper, mushrooms and soaking liquid.
Cover and cook on low 4 to 4½ hours (or on high 3 to 3½ hours) or until almost all liquid is absorbed and farro is almost tender.
Stir in shrimp and asparagus; cover and cook on low 30 minutes longer or until shrimp turn opaque throughout and asparagus is tender, stirring occasionally. Turn off slow cooker. Remove and discard thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Stir in ¾ cup cheese. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Makes about 8 cups.
Serve risotto sprinkled with remaining cheese, parsley, cracked pepper and lemon zest, if desired.