wikiHow Classic Red Beans and Rice Recipe Ingredients: * 1 pound dried kidney beans * 1 onion, chopped * 1 bell pepper, chopped * 3 stalks celery, chopped * 3 cloves garlic, minced * 1 bay leaf * 1 tablespoon dried thyme * 1 tablespoon smoked paprika * 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper * 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced * 6 cups chicken broth * 4 cups cooked white rice * Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Rinse the dried kidney beans and soak them overnight in water. Drain and rinse the beans and place them in a large pot with the onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, bay leaf, thyme, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Add the andouille sausage and chicken broth to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 2-3 hours, or until the beans are tender. Serve the red beans over cooked white rice, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Page