Hoppin John - my version

Quantities are based on having two links of smoky sausage and a can of black beans. 

Chop up the trinity:  a stalk of celery, a carrot and a small onion. I like to include a half of a red and green pepper.

Sauté in a turn of EVO. After four to five minutes add some garlic, salt, pepper and a pinch of thyme. 

Stir in a cup of rice and sauté for another three or four minutes

Add two plus cups of chicken stock, a can of drained black beans and the chopped up sausage. It should be pretty soupy at this point. If not, add more stock. 

Bring to a boil then lower to a simmer; cover. 

Check after 10 minutes and add additional stock if necessary (you are cooking rice at this point.). Continue to simmer until rice is ready - another 10 minutes at least. 

Serve with buttered bread and some sliced scallions.