Butternut Squash and Shiitake Mushroom Risotto with whites

5 cups broth vegetable broth or low salt chicken broth 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil or other vegetable oil 3 medium shallots thinly sliced * 3 cups butternut[...]

3 ounces shiitake mushrooms , dried and sliced 4 cups water 4 cups butternut squash, cubed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional) 4 cups[...]