1 lb. fresh sausage of your choice
1/4 c. chopped bell pepper
1/2 c. chopped celery
1 lg. chopped onion
4 1/2 c. boiling water
2 pkg. chicken noodle dry soup mix
1 c. uncooked instant rice
12 oz. can mushrooms, optional

Brown sausage, pepper, celery and onion in a skillet and drain. Combine remaining ingredients, add the meat mixture and bake in a greased casserole at 350 degrees for 1 hour.