Reveille Rice

Ingredients

• 1 pound dry kidney beans
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 6 cups water
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ¼ teaspoon dried sage
• 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
• 4 cups water
• 2 cups Reveille Rice (white, uncooked)