Red Beans and Rice (Soy-Free)

Ingredients

• about 450 g Dried Red Kidney Beans
• 1 Smoked Turkey Leg
• 1 large Onion (diced)
• 1 large Green Bell Pepper (diced)
• 2 stalks Celery (diced)
• 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 6 cups Chicken Broth
• 2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning (soy-free)
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 6 cups Hot Cooked Rice

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Rinse red kidney beans and soak them in water for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
2. 2Drain the beans and place them in a large pot or Dutch oven.
3. 3Add smoked turkey leg, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, and bay leaves.
4. 4Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for at least 2 hours, or until beans are tender and creamy.
5. 5Remove smoked turkey leg and shred the meat. Return shredded turkey to the pot.
6. 6Remove bay leaves before serving.
7. 7Serve red beans over hot cooked rice.

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