Mushroom Rice Pilaf

This is a Ball family favorite.  It's quick to prepare, easy, and delicious.

1/2 c. butter
2 cups rice
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped celery
8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
32 oz. chicken broth
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. salt
pepper
1/2 c. chopped parsley

Feel free to play with the quantities a bit! It tastes good lots of ways.  Sometimes I add chopped carrots. I often leave out the mushrooms.  The celery and onion give it lots of flavor though, so I always use those!

Melt butter.  Add rice and stir.  Add onion, celery, and mushrooms and saute for 5 min.  Add liquid and additional ingredients and simmer for 25-30 min. until rice is tender.  Tastes great served with a favorite chicken or fish dish.

I always make mine in a rice cooker and just throw everything in and press start!  Super easy!