Chicken and Rice Soup

10 C chicken broth
1 medium onion, chopped
1 C sliced celery
1 C sliced carrot
1/4 C snipped parsley
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 C cooked, cubed chicken
2 C cooked rice
2 T lime juice

Combine broth, onion, celery, carrots, parsley, pepper, thyme and bay leaf in pot. Bring to a boil; stir once or twice. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes. Add chicken; simmer, uncovered, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in rice and lime juice just before serving.

Melanie was looking for this recipe. I didn't see it on the blog so I added it. I'm pretty sure I got this recipe from Cherise.