Speckled Rice Pilaf

I made this rice dish up, and it's quite tasty. ;) It goes along any type of meat with it's light, delicious flavor. Serves 8.

Speckled Rice Pilaf

2 Tbsp butter
1/2 onion, chopped
2 c long-grain white rice
3 c chicken broth
1 c hot water
3 Tbsp fresh parsley, diced, or 1Tbsp dried
1 1/2 Tbsp fresh basil, diced, or 1 tsp dried
1 packet onion soup mix

1. Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, saute until tender; about 4 minutes. Add rice. Stir 4 minutes more.
2. Turn up heat to high and add chicken broth, water, parsley, basil and onion soup mix. Mix well; bring to a boil then turn to medium-low and cover. Let simmer, covered, 15 to 20 minutes, or until water is absorbed.