Ingredients

　　3 cups water

　　One 2.1-ounce package chicken noodle soup

　　1 pound ground pork sausage

　　1 cup raw rice

　　1 cup chopped celery

　　1/2 cup chopped onion

　　1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper

　　1/4 cup sliced almonds

　　Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine the water and soup mix in a saucepan and simmer for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, brown the sausage and rice in a large skillet. Add the celery, onions, and bell pepper, and mix well. Combine the rice mixture with the soup, add the almonds, and pour into a greased casserole; cover and bake for 1 hour.

　　Paula Deen's Kitchen Classics