Rice Pilaf

2 T butter
1 cup uncooked rice
1/4 c. minced onion
1/3 c. celery chopped
2 cups chicken broth
2 T parsley
1/4 c. slivered almonds (I leave this out sometimes)

melt butter and add onion and celery. When soft add rice and cook till rice is slightly brown. Add broth cover and simmer on low until liquid is absorbed. Add parsley and almonds just before serving.