Herbed Rice Pilaf
1 cup uncooked long grain rice (preferably Jasmine rice (not minute rice) you can find in the asian isle)
1 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter
2 1/2 cups water
1 package (2 to 2 1/2 ounces) dry chicken noodle soup mix
1 tbls dried parsley
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp rubbed sage
1/4 tsp pepper
In a large skillet, cook the rice, celery and onion in butter, stirring constantly, until rice is browned. Stir in the next six ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered for 10 minutes.
recipe from www.auntbsfavorites.blogspot.com