Chef John's Red Beans and Rice Recipe

"Chef John's recipe for red beans, Andouille sausage, smoked ham hock, and rice is the textbook definition of soul food: a comforting, hearty bowl of goodness...."

INGREDIENTS
1 pound dry red kidney beans
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
12 ounces andouille sausage, diced
1 cup finely diced onion
3/4 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup poblano peppers
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 quarts chicken broth, or more as needed
1 smoked ham hock
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
hot sauce to taste
4 cups cooked white rice
2 tablespoons chopped green onion, or to taste
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