INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 large onion, roughly chopped
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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2 stalks celery, chopped
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2 tablespoons garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon thyme
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3/4 teaspoon sage
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1 tablespoon dried parsley
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1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, more to taste
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base
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about 7 cups water
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1 pound dry red beans, rinsed*
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meaty ham bone or ham hock
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2 bay leaves
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1 and 1/2 to 2 teaspoons salt
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6-8 cups hot cooked rice