1 lb. loose Italian sausage
1 stick butter
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped green pepper
4 stalks chopped celery
2 env. Lipton chicken noodle soup (omit noodles)
4 1/2 c. water
1 c. rice (not instant)
1 lg. can mushrooms with juice (fresh, if possible)

Brown sausage and remove from pan, leaving grease. Add butter and chopped vegetables and saute in grease for 5 minutes.

Boil soup and water, add rice, stirring constantly for 5 minutes. Mix everything together and bake in 350 degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes using 9"x13" pan. Better flavor if made ahead.