INGREDIENTS
1 lb
dried Great Northern or navy beans, picked over
8
to 12 ounces andouille sausage, sliced
2 cups
(approximately 8 ounces) sliced carrots
2
medium stalks celery, sliced
1 15 ounce can
fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained
5 cloves
garlic, minced
8 cups
low-sodium chicken broth or stock
2
bay leaves
1 1/2 tsp
Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's)
1/2 tsp
smoked paprika
Freshly ground black pepper,
Hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco) and/or cayenne pepper, to taste (optional)