Cajun Red Beans and Rice Soup (written before the Instant Pot)

To use an IP, (cook rice first & remove to a separate container) just put veggies/sausage in and SAUTE in a bit of olive oil (won't need much as the sausage will render a bit), then add beans/tomatoes and change to Slow Cook (cook on HI for 0minutes) then add rice

- don't add rice til closer to serving so it doesn't get mushy

Keep in mind that the amount of each ingredient is adjustable to taste. If you like it a lot, double it, if not, well....14oz. Cajun Smoked Sausage/3 stalks celery-if you have leafy stalks, cut up and add all the tops/1 medium onion/3 to 4 cans chili beans in hot sauce-any old brand will do/2 cans tomatoes-can be cut up further/2 to 3 Tbsp. Cajun or creole spice/optional dash or two of Hot Sauce/2 to 3 cans water-depending on how thick you like your soup/1 c. rice (pre-cooked measurement)

Cut up the sausage, onion, celery, cook up a bit and then transfer to a crockpot. Doesn't need to be precooked - you could just throw it all in the crockpot - add all but rice                                 Cook on low for a few hours, add cooked rice just before eating                                                  You could remove half the soup, let it cool and freeze (without rice)it for future use