Friend of a Friend's Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Directions:

1. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large saute pan, and sauté garlic, onion, green pepper, and celery until onions are translucent.
2. Add parsley, cayenne, bay leaf, thyme, Tabasco, sugar, salt, pepper, tomatoes, and beans.
3. Turn the heat down to medium-low, and let the mixture simmer for a few minutes.
4. Put 2-3 cups of the mixture into a large pot with some of the liquid and purée it using a food processor, blender, or hand blender.
5. Add the remaining saute mixture to the pot, and add sausages. Simmer for 30 minutes.
6. Remove the bay leaf and mix well with rice. Garnish with scallions.