Red Beans and Rice

INGREDIENTS

1 pound dry red kidney Beans

3 bay leaves

8-10 cups water

1 pound Andouille Sausage (or kielbasa sausage) (sliced)

3 cups cubed ham (from ham steak or simply add a ham hock into the pot)

3 celery stalks (diced)

1 large yellow onion (chopped)

1 green been pepper (chopped)

4 cloves garlic (minced)

3 tablespoons dried parsley flakes

2 teaspoons Tony Chachere Creole Seasoning, plus more to taste

2 teaspoon Tony Chachere BOLD Creole Seasoning, plus more to taste

1 bunch green onions (diced)

several dashes of hot sauce, to each bowl

8 cups cooked rice (to serve)

DIRECTIONS

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