Creole Black Beans 'n' Sausage

A want-to-try recipe from Best of Country Cooking.

• Ready In: 6 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 2  lbs smoked sausage, cut into 1-inch slices
• 3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 -1 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 -1 1⁄2 cup celery, chopped
• 1 -1 1⁄2 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1  cup water
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  teaspoons dried thyme
• 1  teaspoon chicken bouillon granule
• 1  teaspoon white pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2  bay leaves
•  hot cooked rice

Directions

1. In a large skillet, brown sausage over medium heat; drain.
2. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker.
3. In a large bowl, combine the beans, onion, celery, green pepper, water, tomato sauce, garlic, thyme, bouillon, white pepper, cayenne and bay leaves; pour over sausage.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until vegetables are tender.
5. Discard bay leaves.
6. Serve with rice.
7. Yield: 10 servings.