Ruthie’s Rice

Melt the butter in a 3 qt sauce pan. Slice the onion into 1/4″ thick rings then slice the rings in half. Saute the onions in the butter until they are clear. Add the 2 cans beef consomme, 1 can of water and 2 cups of rice. Bring the pot to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook until liquid is absorbed and the rice is done, about 25-30 minutes. If cooktop space is at a premium, you may cook the rice in an oven safe pan or casserole in the oven at 350F for 45 minutes to an hour or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is done. If you like mushrooms, you may saute them with the onions before adding the rest of the ingredients. Do not add salt because the beef consomme contains enough for the entire recipe.