Chicken And Rice Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 c. chicken broth
1 medium onion, chopped
1 c. sliced celery
1 c. sliced carrots
1/4 c. snipped parsley
1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
1 1/2 c. chicken cubes (3/4 lb.)
2 c. cooked rice
2 Tbsp. lime juice
lime slices for garnish

Preparation

Combine broth, onion, celery, carrots, parsley, pepper, thyme and bay leaf.
Bring to a boil; stir once or twice.
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 to 15 minutes.
Add chicken; simmer, uncovered, 5 to 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked.
Remove and discard bay leaf.
Stir in rice and lime juice just before serving.
Garnish with lime slices.
Makes 8 servings.