New Orleans Red Beans and Rice Recipe Proper

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450g) dried red kidney beans, rinsed
• 8 cups (1.9L) water, for soaking
• 8 cups (1.9L) chicken broth or water, for cooking
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) vegetable oil
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound (450g) Andouille sausage, sliced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• 1 bay leaf
• Cooked white rice, for serving
• Optional: Hot sauce, chopped green onions, for garnish