St. Paul's Sausage and Rice

From the kitchen of Alma Wyatt

1 pound hot sausage
4 stalks celery
1 green bell pepper
4 1/2 cups water
1 package (4 envelopes) Lipton Chicken Noodle Cup O’Soup
3/4 cup regular rice

Cook and drain sausage (sausage should be crumbly). Dice celery and green pepper very fine. Bring water to a hard boil. Add soup mix and rice. Boil, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Add all ingredients. Pour in casserole dish. Bake, covered, at 375 degrees for 45 to 60 minutes.