Creole Black Beans ‘N’ Sausage

• 2 pounds smoked sausage, cut into 1-inch slices
• 3 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1-1/2 cups chopped onion
• 1-1/2 cups chopped celery
• 1-1/2 cups chopped green pepper
• 1 cup water
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• Hot cooked rice

1. In a large skillet, brown sausage over medium heat; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in remaining ingredients except rice. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are tender, 6-8 hours. Discard bay leaves. Serve with rice.

sausage, black beans, onion, celery, green pepper, water, tomato sauce, garlic, thyme, chicken bouillon granules, white pepper, cayenne pepper, bay leaves, rice

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/creole-black-beans-n-sausage/ (may not work)