2 lbs. bulk pork sausage
1 c. uncooked rice
2 pkgs. (2 oz. each) dehydrated chicken noodle soup
1/4 c. finely chopped onion
1 c. diced celery
2 1/2 c. water
2 tbsp. soy sauce

Scramble and brown sausage. Pour off grease, drain sausage on paper towel. Mix sausage, rice, soup, onions and celery in a 2 quart casserole. (Refrigerate if you like.) When ready to bake, mix soy sauce and water. Mix gently and cover. (If desired, you may sprinkle sliced almonds on top.) Bake 1 to 1 1/2 hours at 325 degrees.