1 c. chopped onions
1 c. sliced celery
1 c. sliced carrots
3/4 c. rice
1/4 c. parsley
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
1 bay leaf
10 c. chicken broth
1 1/2 c. cubed chicken
2 tbsp. lime juice

In large saucepan, combine onions, celery, carrots, rice, parsley, pepper, thyme, bay leaf and broth. Bring to a boil, stirring once or twice. Simmer uncovered, 20 minutes. Add chicken; simmer uncovered until chicken is cooked. Remove bay leaf. Stir in lime juice before serving.