Gigantic Turkey Casserole

Gigantic Turkey Casserole

5 qt. cubed cooked turkey
7 1/2 c. chopped celery
2 1/2 c. chopped onion
1 1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1 stick plus 2 tbsp. butter
5 (2 oz.) jars pimento, cut up
5 (10 1/2 oz.) cans mushroom soup
1 1/4 c. soy sauce
1 1/4 c. water
5 c. sour cream
2 1/2 pkgs. (16 oz.) noodles
2 1/2 c. sliced almonds

Cook celery, onion and pepper in butter 5 minutes. Combine turkey, pimento, mushroom soup, soy sauce and water. Add sour cream to cooked noodles. Combine turkey mixture and noodles. Place in casserole or flat pan and bake 1 hour at 350 degrees. Before baking, sprinkle the almonds over the top.

Yield 50 servings.