INGREDIENTS
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1 lb. dry red kidney beans, rinsed and sorted
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6 c. chicken broth
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1/3-1/2 lb. smoked sausage (Andouille sausage if you can find it), quartered and cut into thin slices. You can also use a large, meaty ham bone.
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1 onion, chopped
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4-5 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp. Cajun or Creole seasoning (Tony Chachere's is the best; omit this if using Andouille sausage)
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3/4 tsp. cumin
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3/4 tsp. coriander
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3/4 tsp. oregano
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1/8 tsp. cinnamon (sounds weird, but DON'T leave it out!!!)
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1/2 tsp. smoked paprika or liquid smoke to taste