Southern Soul Food

Red Beans and Rice

Name: Red Beans and Rice
Total time: 210 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Southern Soul Food
Ingredients: 1 lb dried red kidney beans, rinsed and sorted; 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds; 1 large yellow onion, 1 green bell pepper, 2 stalks celery (all diced - the "Holy Trinity"); 4 cloves garlic, minced; 6 cups chicken broth, 2 cups water; 2 bay leaves, 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp dried thyme; Cooked white rice for serving

Hearty Louisiana-style beans and sausage over rice.

210 minutes

Serves 3

Main

Contains common allergens

celery

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Instructions

6 steps

1
Brown the Sausage: In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, sauté the sliced andouille sausage until the fat renders and the edges are beautifully browned and crispy (about 8 minutes). Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.

2
Sauté the Holy Trinity: Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and celery to the sausage fat. Sauté for 8-10 minutes until the vegetables are softened and the onions are translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3
Build the Stew: Return the browned sausage to the pot. Add the rinsed dried red beans, chicken broth, water, bay leaves, Cajun seasoning, and dried thyme. Stir well to combine.
4
Simmer: Bring the pot to a rolling boil over high heat. Boil vigorously for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer gently for 2 to 2.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
5
Mash for Creaminess: Once the beans are completely tender, use the back of a wooden spoon to mash about 1/4 of the beans against the side of the pot. This releases their starches and thickens the broth into a rich, creamy gravy. Simmer uncovered for 15 more minutes.
6
Serve: Remove the bay leaves. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot, ladled generously over a mound of cooked long-grain white rice, garnished with green onions.

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