Spanish Rice

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. butter
• 2 c. uncooked instant rice
• 1 large can tomatoes, cut up with liquid
• 1 c. boiling water
• 1/2 pkg. onion soup mix
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper