Classic Southern Red Beans With Andouille Sausage And Rice

Ingredients

• 1 pound dry red beans
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 12 to 14 ounces andouille sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
• 1/2 tablespoon butter
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 2 celery ribs, diced
• 1 small red bell pepper, diced
• 1 small green bell pepper, diced
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, or to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 6 to 7 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh green onions, plus more for garnish
• 1 1/2 cups long grain brown or white rice, cooked as per package instructions