Southern Red Beans with Smoked Sausage & Turkey

1. Soak your beans overnight, then rinse and drain.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pot. Brown the smoked sausage, then remove and set aside.
3. In the same pot, sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery until softened. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
4. Pour in chicken broth. Add beans, sausage, turkey leg, bay leaves, thyme, paprika, black pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Stir well.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Remove the lid and let simmer until beans are tender (about 2 ½–3 hours total). Add more broth if needed!
7. Once beans are tender, pull out the turkey leg, shred the meat, and mash some beans against the side of the pot to make it creamy. Return shredded turkey to the pot.
8. Let everything simmer together for another 20–30 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.
9. Serve hot over 4Sisters Jasmine White Rice!