Red Bean And Sausage Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. dried kidney beans
water
1 lb. beef kielbasa or other smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
2 onions, chopped
2 celery ribs with leaves, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, seeded, chopped
2 scallions, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme or 1 tsp. dried thyme
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. crushed hot red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)

Preparation

Prepare beans for cooking according to the master recipe.
In Dutch oven or sauce pot, combine beans with about 5 cups fresh water.
Bring to boil; reduce heat to low.
Cover and simmer beans 30 minutes.