Red Beans and Rice with Smoked Ham Hock and Sausage

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 pound smoked sausage , sliced in 1/4-inch-thick rounds
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
• 4 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 (1-pound) package Camellia Brand Red Kidney Beans , rinsed and sorted
• 64 ounces reduced-sodium beef stock
• 2 tablespoons no-sodium Creole seasoning
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley + extra for garnish
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme + extra for garnish
• 2 pounds smoked ham hocks
• Hot cooked rice and French bread, to serve