Rice with Peas

Description
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Henry Estate in Dallas, Texas in 1980.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 2 cups white rice
 * 3 tablespoons olive oil
 * 1 white onion chopped
 * 2 bay leaves
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
 * 1 cup green peas
 * 4 cups chicken stock
 * 1 tablespoon parsley chopped

Directions

 * 1) Wash rice and leave to soak for half an hour then allow to drain.
 * 2) Heat oil in a pot and sauté onion until it becomes translucent.
 * 3) Add bay leaves, salt, pepper and rice and cook until rice grains become opaque stirring occasionally.
 * 4) Add peas and stir together until peas are well coated in oil then add chicken stock and bring to a boil.
 * 5) Cover and simmer over low heat until rice is tender.