Red Beans and Rice I

== Ingredients ==
* 1 pound red kidney beans (dried)
* 8 to 10 cups water
* 1½ pounds hot or smoked sausage, cut into bite-sized pieces
* 1 white onion, chopped
* 1 large clove garlic, minced
* 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
* 2 stalks celery, chopped
* 2 or 3 bay leaves
* salt to taste
* ½ cup real butter (1 stick)
* hot cooked rice
* chopped raw green onions
== Directions ==
# Rinse and sort the beans to remove hard beans or rocks.
# Cover with water and begin to cook over low heat.
# In a skillet, saute the sausage with vegetables and seasonings until tender.
# Skim and discard the fat and add the meat mixture to the beans.
# Cook over low to medium heat for 1½ to 2 hours, adding salt as necessary.
# When the beans are tender (add water if they become too dry or thick), take out one cup, mash and return to the pot to make the mixture creamy.
# Before serving, add a stick of butter.
# Serve over fluffy rice and top with chopped raw green onions for a delicious touch.
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