Ingredients

1/2 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices3 tablespoons olive oil1 each medium sweet red pepper, sweet yellow pepper and green pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks1 medium onion, cut into small wedges1 cup water1 package (1.2 ounces) herb and garlic soup mix1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauceHot cooked rice

Preparation

In a large skillet, brown sausage in oil over medium-high heat. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm. In the drippings, saute peppers and onion until crisp-tender.

In a large bowl, combine the water and contents of one soup mix envelope (save the second envelope for another use). Add soup mixture, hot pepper sauce and sausage to the vegetables. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice.