Wild Rice And Sausage(Yields 12 Servings) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. sausage
1 c. chopped celery
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 c. chicken broth
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup (undiluted)
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of chicken soup (undiluted)
1 (8 oz.) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 (4 oz.) cans sliced mushrooms, drained
1 (6 oz.) pkg. long grain and wild rice mix
1 (2 oz.) pkg. sliced almonds
dash of thyme

Preparation

Combine first 5 ingredients in a large skillet; cook over medium heat until sausage is browned and vegetables are tender, stirring to crumble meat.
Drain.
Stir in remaining ingredients except almonds; mix well.
Spoon into a lightly greased 3-quart casserole and sprinkle with almonds.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 1/2 hours.
Garnish with parsley, if desired.