Simple Dish with Sausage and Beans

Ingredients

• 1 lb. dried red beans
• 12-14 oz. of andouille sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tbsp butter
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 ribs of celery, diced
• 1 small green bell pepper, diced
• 1 small red bell pepper, diced
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp oregano (dried)
• 1/2 tsp thyme (dried)
• 1 tsp salt, adjust to taste
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• Fresh black pepper, to taste
• 1/8 tsp cayenne, or more if you like it spicy
• 2 bay leaves
• 6-7 cups of low-sodium broth (vegetable or chicken)
• 1/2 cup freshly chopped parsley, plus extra for decorating
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions for garnish
• 1 1/2 cups cooked long-grain white or brown rice