Traditional Stovetop Red Beans & Rice - Red Beans & Rice Mondays

Ingredients

• 1 lb. Camellia Brand Red Kidney Beans
• 1 lb. Smoked Andouille Sausage, (sliced)
• 8-10 cups Water
• 1/4 stick Butter
• 2 cups Chopped Vegetable Blend ((onions, celery, green bell peppers, parsley flakes))
• 1 clove Garlic, (chopped)
• 1 whole Bay leaf
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Cajun Seasoning to taste
• 6 cups Cajun Country Long-Grain Rice, (cooked)