Elegant Rice Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 c. long grain rice
1/4 c. wild rice
1 can consomme
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 pkg. onion soup mix
1/2 green pepper, chopped
2/3 c. celery, chopped
1/4 tsp. each: onion salt and garlic salt
1/2 lb. canned mushrooms and liquid
1 c. sour cream
1/4 to 1/2 c. toasted almond slivers (optional)

Preparation

Combine all ingredients, except sour cream and almonds, in large mixing bowl.
Stir in 2 cups water.
Pour into 2-quart casserole.
Cover; bake at 350\u00b0 for 2 hours, or until rice is tender and moisture is absorbed.
Add additional water, if needed. Stir in sour cream; sprinkle with almonds.
Bake 5 minutes longer.