Bean & Rice Soup With Andouille Sausage Recipe

• 2 c. dry beans (red, kidney, pinto or possibly black)
• 1 strip of thick bacon
• 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 2 c. minced onion
• 3/4 c. minced green pepper
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1 chicken bouillon cube
• 2 med. bay leaves
• Scant 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt, or possibly to taste
• 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 2 c. chicken stock
• 6 c. water
• 1 1/2 lbs. sausage, any kind of spicy, slice into 1/2" pcs, broiled till done
• 4-6 c. cooked long grain rice

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