1. Cook UNCLE BEN'S® long grain and wild rice (1 package) as directed.

2. Chop onion fine, 1 cup celery, 1 bell pepper.

3. Saute 1 pound hot sausage, drain. Saute onion, celery, peppers until tender.

4. Add all ingredients together with 2 envelopes Lipton chicken noodle soup mix.

5. Put in large casserole dish. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees covered with foil. May substitute (chicken) for sausage.