New Orleans Red Beans(Sister Virginia'S Centennial Southern Surprise) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

ham bone and 1 c. chopped ham
2 medium chopped onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 c. celery leaves, chopped
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1 Tbsp. dried basil
1 lb. dried red beans or kidney beans
6 c. water
1 Tbsp. catsup
1 Tbsp. Lea & Perrins
3 dashes Tabasco
3 Tbsp. chopped parsley

Preparation

Note:
One large ham hock or 2 small ham hocks may be substituted if bone not available.