Hearty Chicken and Rice Soup

Description
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 1 cup chopped onion
 * 1 cup sliced celery
 * 1 cup sliced carrots
 * 3/4 cup uncooked rice
 * 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
 * 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
 * 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
 * 1 bay leaf
 * 10 cups chicken broth
 * 1 1/2 cups 3/4-inch chicken cubes (about 3/4 pound)
 * 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Directions
Combine onion, celery, carrots, rice, parsley, pepper, thyme, bay leaf and chicken broth in Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; stir once or twice. Simmer uncovered 20 minutes. Add chicken cubes; simmer uncovered 5 to 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked. Remove bay leaf. Stir in lime juice just before serving.