1 ounce diced andouille sausage 1/2 cup sliced celery 1/4 cup diced onion 1/4 cup diced bell pepper 1 teaspoon salt-free Creole seasoning 1 bay leaf 1 thyme sprig 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 (15-ounce) cans unsalted drained red kidney beans 1 cup unsalted chicken stock 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Sauté sausage in a skillet over medium heat 2 minutes. Add celery, onion, bell pepper, Creole seasoning, bay leaf, thyme sprig, and minced garlic; sauté 5 minutes. Add beans and chicken stock. Bring to a boil; simmer 5 minutes. Stir in parsley.