INGREDIENTS
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1 lb. dried small red beans, soaked overnight or use the quick-cook method
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8 strips bacon, chopped
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2 lbs. of sausage cut into 1 inch slices (I used 1 package andouille and 1 package of kielbasa)
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1 large onion, chopped
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3 celery stalks, chopped
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning
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1 (4 oz.) can tomato paste
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1 1/2 cups water
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2 1/2 cups chicken broth
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2 bay leaves
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1 tsp kosher salt
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3/4 tsp black pepper
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1 Tbsp Worstershire sauce
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1 Tbsp hot sauce
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Additional hot sauce, for serving
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Cooked rice, for serving
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chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)