5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, beef broth, seafood stock, bottled clam juice, “no-chicken” broth or vegetable broth (see Notes)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup chopped shallots or onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups arborio, carnaroli or other Italian “risotto” rice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup of cheese
Freshly ground pepper to tast