Red Beans Rice Recipe Soul Food Made Simple - How to Cooking

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450g) dried red kidney beans, rinsed
• 8 cups (1.9 liters) water or chicken broth, plus more for soaking (optional)
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) vegetable oil or bacon grease
• 1 pound (450g) smoked sausage, such as Andouille or smoked kielbasa, sliced or cubed
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped (approx. 1 cup)
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped (approx. 1 cup)
• 2 stalks celery, chopped (approx. 1 cup)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 3 cups (600g) long-grain white rice, rinsed
• 6 cups (1.4 liters) water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Chopped green onions (Optional)
• Hot sauce (Optional)