2 sticks butter
8 oz. thin noodles
2 c. Minute rice
2 cans onion soup
2 cans chicken broth
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1 c. water
1 can sliced water chestnuts

In a large saucepan, brown noodles in butter. Add all other ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Place into 3 1/2 quart casserole dish. Bake covered 45 minutes at 350 degrees. (When rice is added it is uncooked.) Serves 12 to 15. This is a hit at picnics!