Place dried red kidney beans in a large bowl with 6 cups cold water and soak 8-12 hours at room temperature. Drain beans before using.
1 lb dried red kidney beans
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook 5-7 minutes until edges brown. Add diced onion, bell pepper, and celery and sauté 4-5 minutes until softened.
1 lb smoked sausage, 1 medium onion, 1 bell pepper bell pepper, 2 stalks celery
Add drained beans, browned sausage, sautéed vegetables, chicken broth, bay leaves, and Creole seasoning to the crockpot. Stir once to combine.
1 lb dried red kidney beans, 1 lb smoked sausage, 1 medium onion, 1 bell pepper bell pepper, 2 stalks celery, 4 cups chicken broth, 2 tsp Creole seasoning, 2 bay leaves
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until beans mash easily with a fork. Check at 6 hours and add ½ cup water if sauce looks dry.
1 lb dried red kidney beans
Remove lid for last 30 minutes to thicken sauce. Stir in minced garlic. Taste and adjust salt or hot sauce if desired. Serve beans over cooked white rice.
4 cloves garlic, 2 cups white rice
