"Enter the comfort zone...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
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1 large onion, coarsely chopped
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1 medium green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
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2 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
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1 lb. dried kidney beans, soaked overnight, drained
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3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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2 fresh bay leaves
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8 cups (or more) low-sodium chicken broth or 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth plus 4 cups water
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¼ cup finely chopped parsley, plus more for serving
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1 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning
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3½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or 2¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt, divided, plus more
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1 tsp. ground sage
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2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
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6 oz. andouille sausage, cut into ½" pieces
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2 cups long-grain rice