Brown sausage. Drain sausage. Add bell pepper, onion and celery. Saute until chopped vegetables wilt. Add rice. Stir. Add dry soup mix and canned soup. Stir in boiling water. Combine all ingredients, except almonds in 2 quart casserole. Cover. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. After 30 minutes, mix lightly with fork, sprinkle with almonds.