Herbed Rice Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. uncooked long-grain rice
1 c. chopped celery
3/4 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. butter
2 1/2 c. water
1 (2 to 2 1/2 oz.) pkg. dry chicken noodle soup mix
2 Tbsp. parsley
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. sage
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

In large skillet, cook the rice, celery and onion in butter; stir constantly until rice browned.
Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and let stand.
Cover for 10 minutes.