Crock pot Red beans and Rice

The husband and kids went crazy over this recipe.  Economical and healthy.  Plus it adds some variety.  Sounds good!

• 1 lb bag red beans
• 7 cups water
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped or minced
• 2 cans chicken broth
• 1 1/2 lbs smoked sausage (I use turkey sausage)
• 2 TBS creole seasoning (I use Tony's)
• Hot cooked rice

1. Check your beans, remove the halves or any small pebbles.  Rinse thoroughly in a strainer, then pour into crock pot.  Add all remaining ingredients, except rice.  (You can boil the sausage first to remove fat.).
2. Cook for 7 hours on high.  Pour over hot cooked rice.  

Badda Bing.  Badda Boom!  Dinner.