Red Beans And Rice

• 1 lb. dried red kidney beans
• 4 qt. water
• 3/4 c. chopped onion
• 3/4 c. chopped celery
• 3/4 c. chopped green pepper
• 2 tsp. minced garlic
• 1/2 c. butter or margarine
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. Hungarian paprika
• 1 tsp. dried whole thyme
• 1/2 tsp. ground red pepper
• 1/2 tsp. dried whole oregano
• 1 lb. andouille sausage or smoked Polish sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 c. finely chopped fresh parsley
• Oven Rice

1. Sort and wash beans.
2. Place in a 6-quart Dutch oven.
3. Cover with water 2-inches above beans.
4. Let soak overnight.
5. Drain beans.
6. Add 4 quarts water. Bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat to medium.
8. Cook, uncovered, 1 1/2 hours, stirring beans occasionally.

dried red kidney beans, water, onion, celery, green pepper, garlic, butter, bay leaves, salt, paprika, thyme, ground red pepper, oregano, andouille sausage, fresh parsley, rice

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=481471 (may not work)