Helen's Rice Dish

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 3/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1 cup rice, uncooked
• 1 (1 1/2 ounce) envelope chicken noodle soup
• 2 1/2 cups hot water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon sage
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme

Directions

1. 1

   In skillet, melt margarine or butter and saute onions, celery, and rice.

2. 2

   When rice is golden brown, add other ingredients.

3. 3

   Cover pan and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

4. 4

   Remove from heat and let stand a few minutes before serving.

5. 5

   Can be made the day before serving and just reheat prior to serving.