Brown Rice Stew

2 1/2 c Chicken stock

1 c Long-grain brown rice

28 oz Tomatoes; canned

3 Carrots; sliced

3 Green onions, chopped

1 lg Onion, chopped

1 Celery stalk; sliced

3 cl Garlic; chopped

1 Bay leaf

3 Knackwurst sausages; sliced

1/2 c Parsley; fresh, chopped

1 ts Dried oregano

1 ts Dried basil

1/2 ts Dried thyme

In 12-cup casserole, combine stock, rice, tomatoes, carrots, green and large onions, celery, garlic and bay leaf. Cover and microwave at High for 10 minutes or until boiling; stir.

Cover and microwave at Medium (50%) for 45-60 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in sausages, parsley, oregano, basil and thyme; let stand, covered, for 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf.