Savory Sausage Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. bulk sausage
2 1/2 coarsely chopped celery
3/4 c. chopped onion
1 c. finely chopped green pepper
2 (2 1/8 oz.) pkg. chicken noodle soup mix
4 1/2 c. boiling water
1 c. regular rice
1 c. blanched slivered almonds
1/4 c. melted butter or margarine

Preparation

Lightly brown sausage in Dutch oven; pour off excess fat.
Add celery, green pepper and onion; saute until tender.
Set aside.