Red Beans and Rice

1 lb dry beans (small red, kidney, or pinto)
sliced sausage (I use the chicken apple or kielbasa) or chopped ham
1 onion, chopped
2 T. garlic
3 stalks celery, chopped
fresh or dried parsley
3 bay leaves
salt & pepper
garlic/onion powder
celery salt
2 t. ground cumin
steamed white rice

*Combine 8 c. water and dry beans in large pot - boil until beans start to break apart. Dump into crockpot and add all other ingredients except rice. Cook on high six hours & serve over steamed rice. Freezes well!