Savory Sausage Rice
["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"]
["Lightly brown sausage in Dutch oven; pour off excess fat.", "Add celery, green pepper and onion; saute until tender.", "Set aside."]
["sausage", "celery", "onion", "green pepper", "chicken noodle soup", "boiling water", "regular rice", "blanched slivered almonds", "butter"]