Put rabbit, water, celery, carrot, and onion in kettle.
Heat to boiling, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 2 hours.
Add salt and simmer about 30 minutes.
Strain. To the boiling broth, add the raw rice slowly and let cook for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, remove meat from bones, chop and add to the soup.
Additional seasoning such as a small amount of rosemary or cloves may be added if desired.
Add parsley and serve at once.