Red Beans and Rice

1 lb. dried red beans
3 1/2 cup water or chicken stock
4-6 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 large onion, diced
1/4 cup oil
1 lb. smoked sausage, sliced
3 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
salt, pepper and hot sauce (preferably Tabasco) to taste 
2 cup steamed rice 

Serves 6-8 Wash, sort and soak beans overnight, as per package
instructions. Drain beans and place in a Dutch Oven with 3 cups cold
water. Add garlic, celery, onion, bay leaves and oil and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for about 2 hours, adding water as needed and
stirring occasionally. Add sausage and parsley and continue cooking for
about an hour. Season with salt, pepper and hot sauce to taste during the
entire process. Serve over steamed rice.


Source: rec.food.recipes