2 lb. Italian Sausage
4 ribs celery
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
4 1/2 c. water
3/4 c. dried chicken noodle soup mix (2 envelopes)
1 can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 c. uncooked long grain rice
1/4 c. dry bread crumbs
2 tbsp. melted butter

In skillet, cook sausage, onion, and pepper until meat isn't pink and vegetables are tender. Stir in soup, rice, and sausage mixture. Mix well. Put in well greased 13 X 9 baking dish. Cover and bake at 350°F for 40 minutes. toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over mixture and bake uncovered for another 10-15 minutes, or until rice is tender. Let set 10 minutes before serving.