Rice Pilaff - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. oleo
3/4 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. raw rice
1 pkg. chicken noodle soup mix
2 1/2 c. water
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. sage
1/4 tsp. thyme

Preparation

Melt oleo in heavy saucepan.
Add rice, onion and celery.
Cook until rice is golden brown (20 to 25 minutes), stirring often.
Add remaining ingredients.
Stir well.
Simmer until liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
Serve with chicken.