1 1/2 c. uncooked regular rice (not Minute rice)
1/2 c. uncooked wild rice
1 envelope dry onion soup mix
1 tbsp. snipped parsley (optional)
4 c. water
8 oz. fresh or canned mushrooms, sliced (optional)
1/4 c. butter, melted

Combine all ingredients. Pour into lightly greased slow cooker. Cover, cook on high 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. (Rice will keep warm in cooker for 2 hours.)

VARIATION: Vary quantities of regular and wild rice, as long as combined amounts equal 2 cups.