This is a double batch.

2 lbs. crumbled pork sausage (mild)
1 c. celery, chopped
1 c. green pepper, chopped
1/2 c. onion, chopped
4 1/2 c. water
2 env. chicken noodle soup mix (4 oz. box)
1 c. uncooked brown rice
1 can water chestnuts, cut up

Brown sausage; pour off fat. Add celery, green pepper and onion; stir in the water and add all other ingredients. Simmer 10 minutes. Bake in a 9x13 pan or casserole covered with foil at 350 degrees about 1 1/2 hours. Last 10 minutes of baking, uncover and add 2 cans of fried onions. This can be made ahead or the night before.