Three Beans and Sausage

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds smoked sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup water
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 2/3 cup chopped celery
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, optional
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, optional
• Hot cooked rice