Nola Cuisine » Red Bean Soup – musical-grandhotel.com

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
• 2 Tbsp Creole Seasoning
• 1 Cup Onion, chopped
• 1/2 Cup Bell Pepper, chopped
• 1/4 Cup Celery, Chopped
• 1 1/2 Cups Small Red Kidney Beans (soaked overnight or for at least a few hours)
• 1 Cup Ham, diced
• 1 Tbsp Fresh Garlic, Minced
• 1 bunch of Thyme, tied tightly with butcher’s twine
• 8 Cups Chicken Stock (You could certainly use water)
• 2 Fresh Bay Leaves
• 1/2 Cup Tomato Sauce
• 1 Cup Andouille Sausage, cubed
• 1 Tbsp Italian Parsley, Finely Chopped
• 1/4 Cup Green Onions, thinly sliced on the bias
• Hot Sauce to taste
• Worcestershire Sauce to taste