Big Easy red beans and rice with Andouille A Family - Food55

Ingredients

• 1 pound (454g) dried red kidney beans, rinsed thoroughly
• 8 cups (1.9L) water or low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil or vegetable oil
• 1 pound (454g) andouille sausage, sliced into ½-inch rounds
• 1 large yellow onion, diced (about 1.5 cups)
• 1 green bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
• 2 celery stalks, diced (about ¾ cup)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste)
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups (400g) long-grain white rice, rinsed
• 4 cups (950ml) water