Chicken Rice Casserole

Brown together until sausage is well done:
1/2 K. chorizo (sausage links), skin removed and crumbled
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. green pepper, chopped

Add:
1 c. celery, chopped
5 c. chicken broth (use the broth from boiling the chicken, then add boullion and water to finish)
1/2 K. chicken, cooked and chunked
3 pkgs. crema de pollo sopa with 20 oz. water, cooked to a condensada consistency
1 c. sliced mushrooms
1/2 c. sliced almonds
2 c. uncooked rice
salt, pepper, thyme

Combine all ingredients, pour into two greased casseroles, and bake at 275* for 2 1/2 hours covered. Uncover the last 1/2 hour to brown lightly. Enjoy! Serves 20
This can be put in smaller dishes, baked and frozen.