New Orleans Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 ( 1-pound ) package Camellia Brand Red Kidney Beans
• 1 (32-ounce ) container no-sodium chicken broth
• Water , as needed
• 1 large onion , chopped
• 1 bell pepper , chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• 4 celery stalks , chopped
• 1-3 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 pound of tasso , smoked ham , or pickled pork or a large ham hock
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Hot sauce to taste
• Creole seasoning to taste
• Salt
• pepper
• 6 cups white or brown rice , cooked