Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 ribs celery, finely chopped
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and grated
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 5 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup instant rice
  • 2 -3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Method

  • Melt the butter in a soup pot over med-low heat.
  • Stir in vegetables and bay leaf; salt lightly.
  • Cover, then sweat the vegetables until they are good and soft, 10-12 minutes.
  • Add in the stock and bring to an active simmer; cover and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the rice and parsley; season with pepper.
  • Cover, then remove from heat and let sit undisturbed for 7 minutes before serving.