Ingredients

• 1?2 cup butter
• 2 yellow onions, chopped
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 5 green onions, chopped
• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 serrano chili pepper, finely chopped with seeds
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon creole seasoning
• 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1?2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
• 1 1?2 lbs andouille sausages or 1 1?2 lbs smoked sausage, sliced into 1/2 inch slices, then cut into quartered wedges
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 3 cups long-grain rice

Directions

1. Melt butter in large pot over medium-high heat.
2. Add the onions, green onions, bell pepper, garlic, serrano chile, bay leaves, Creole Seasoning, cayenne pepper and thyme.
3. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
4. Add sausage, broth, tomatoes and rice.
5. Bring mixture to simmer.

Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until rice is very tender, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes to 45 minutes.