1 lb. sausage
1 c. uncooked rice
2 pkg. Lipton chicken noodle soup
2 1/2 c. water
1/4 c. finely chopped onions
1 c. finely chopped celery
1/2 c. slivered almonds (optional)

Brown sausage. Drain. Add rice and rest of ingredients. Put in a greased 2-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle almonds on top. Cover and bake at 300 degrees for 45 minutes. Uncover for 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Add 1/2 cup more water for the last 15 minutes.