Mushroom Risotto

Name: Mushroom Risotto
Ingredients: 5 to 6 cups chicken stock (use vegetable stock for vegetarian option); 2 tablespoons butter; 2 cups flavorful mushrooms (such as shiitake, chanterelle, or oyster), cleaned, trimmed , and cut into 1/2 to 1-inch pieces; 1/3 cup minced shallot or yellow onion; 1 3/4 cups risotto rice; 2/3 cup brandy, vermouth, or dry white wine; 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or chives