Ingredients
2 Tbls olive or vegetable oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 cloves fresh minced garlic (1 tsp minced garlic from a jar works great)
3 or 4 large fresh carrots
3 or 4 celery stalks
2 Tbls italian seasoning
1 tsp thyme
pepper to taste
10 tsp chicken flavored instant bouillon granules
1 1/4 cups white long grain converted rice (not instant rice)
9 cups water
1 cup water
Directions
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Heat oil, choped onion, and garlic in a large soup pot. Saute until onions are tender and start to brown
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Add 9 cups of water
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Peel & finely chop carrots and celery
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Add vegetables, herbs, and spices to soup and heat until it just begins to boil
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Heat remaining cup of water in microwave for about 1 1/2 minutes, stir in bouillon granules, add to soup and return to boil
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Add rice, cover tightly with lid, reduce heat & simmer for about 25 minutes or until rice and vegetables are tender.