The Best Vegan Mushroom Risotto

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 4 tablespoons (56g) vegan butter, (softened at room temp )
• 2 tablespoons (30-35g) white miso paste, (softened at room temp (note 1) )
• 20 ounces (570g) mixed mushrooms, (sliced or torn (note 2) )
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, (divided)
• 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 6 g arlic cloves (minced and divided in half)
• 6 to 8 cups (1.5 to 1.9 L) vegetable broth ((note 3) )
• 2 large leeks (white & light green parts only), (cleaned and diced (note 4) )
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, (plus more to taste)
• Freshly cracked black pepper
• 2 cups (~370g) Carnaroli rice or Arborio rice
• 2/3 cup (160 mL) dry white wine ((note 5) )
• 1/4 cup (30g) vegan parmesan cheese (optional)
• 1 handful Italian flat-leaf parsley, (chopped (for garnish))