Ingredients:
1 pound red beans
2 quarts water
1/4 picnic ham (or 1 pound sausage) - cut in bite-size pieces
1 cup celery, diced
1 large onion, diced
1 cup carrots, diced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 small cans stewed tomatoes
1 small can mushroom pieces
1 small bay leaf
Hot Sauce to taste
Combine all ingredients and bring to a boil.
Then reduce heat and cook on a high simmer for 4 to 5 hours, stirring occasionally.
Serve over cooked rice.
Yield: 6 - 8 servings