Risotto with asparagus

3/4 oz dried morel mushrooms (1 cup) or 1/4 lb fresh 6 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth (52 fl oz) 2 cups water 1 lb medium asparagus, trimmed and cut[...]

1 lemon, halved 3 artichokes 1 pound slender asparagus 4 14 1/2-ounce cans (about) low-salt chicken broth 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2[...]