Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb pork sausage (bulk)
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. Saute onion and celery in olive oil and set aside.

2. Brown pork sausage, drain and crumble.

3. In a separate large saucepan with lid, combine onion, celery, sausage, carrot, rice, chicken broth, water, garlic powder, salt and black pepper.

4. Simmer on very low heat covered for approximately 30 to 40 minutes until rice is done. Stir occasionally to prevent rice from sticking on bottom.