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red beans and rice

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Recipe by
Jenny Powers
@JennyPowers
Abingdon, VA

This is a hearty soup with loads of flavor. It's a New Orleans favorite and now one of ours.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 3 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For red beans and rice

  • 1 lb
    dried small red beans
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 lb
    andouille sausage, sliced (new orleans style)
  • 1
    green bell pepper, diced
  • 3
    ribs of celery, diced
  • 1 lg
    onion, diced
  • 4 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 2
    bay leaves
  • 1/4 tsp
    thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp
    tabassco sauce
  • 1 tsp
    lemon juice or red wine vinegar
  • 2
    green onions, chopped for garnish
  • 1 c
    long grain rice cooked according to directions
  • salt and peper to your liking.
  • 1/2 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 32 oz
    carton of chicken broth

How To Make red beans and rice

  • 1
    Sort through the beans and discarded any that do not look good. Rinse the beans and place in a soup pot, cover with water. Bring to a boil for 2 minutes, turn the burner off, place a lid on the pot and let them soak for 1 hour.
  • 2
    Brown the sliced andouille sausage, add the onions, green pepper and celery. Saute until soft.
  • 3
    Add all ingredients to the red beans after their soaking time. Bring to a boil, simmer for 2 to 3 hours, stirring often.
  • 4
    When the beans are done, serve over rice with the chopped green onions on the top as garnish. Add tabassco to your serving if you like it spicy.
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