Ingredients
1 lb red kidney beans
14 oz andouille sausage
Smoked turkey tails
2 tbs olive oil
1 yellow onion
1 green bell pepper
3 celery stalks l
5 cloves of garlic minced
½ tsp of garlic and onion powder
1 tsp of sage
1 tsp of dried thyme
¼ tsp of cayenne pepper
2 tsp of Cajun seasoning
3 bay leaves
4 cups of chicken broth
¼ cup of fresh chopped parsley.
Salt to taste.
3 tbsp of butter
Directions
Step 1
Soak your beans for at least 4-6 hours but overnight is preferred. Slice the andouille sausage and render down the fat and brown them. Remove from pot and set to the side.
Step 2
Sauté the trinity (onions, bell pepper, and celery) until tender then mix in the seasoning blend.
Step 3
Drain and rinse your beans and add to the pot.
Step 4
Add in the smoked turkey , bay leaves, and parsley.
Step 5
Pour in liquid and bring to boil then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for an hour and a half stirring occasionally. Add a little water if needed. After an hour and a half add in the sausage. Remove the turkey tails shred the meat then add it back to the pot and cook for another hour to an hour and a half.
Step 6
After time has passed remove bay leaves and l. Mash some of the beans to make creamy. Add in the butter and stir.
Step 7
Server over some white rice and garnish with parsley.
