Now is the time for Soup

Chicken & Rice Soup with Lime

*10 c. chicken broth
*1 medium onion, chopped
*1 c. sliced celery
*1 c. sliced carrots
*1/4 c. snipped parsley
*1/2 tsp pepper
*1/2 tsp dried thyme
*1 bay leaf
*1 1/2 c. chicken cubes (approx. 3/4 lb.)
*2 cups cooked rice
*2 tbs fresh lime juice
*Lime slices for garnish

1. Combine broth, onion, celery, carrots, parsley, pepper, thyme, & bay leaf in Dutch oven.
2. Bring to a boil; stir once or twice. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered.
3. Add chicken; simmer uncovered, 5 to 10 minutes until chicken is cooked.
4. Remove bay leaf.
5. Stir in rice & lime juice just before serving.
6. Garnish w/lime slices.

Delicious! Thanks for the recipe, Cindy!