Optional: pre-soak beans over night or with the quick soak method.Quick soak: bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Add dry beans. Return to a boil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 1 hour. Drain.
In a large pot, add 1 tbsp olive or avocado oil
Chop onion & bell pepper...add to pot & saute
Slice smoked sausage and add to pot
Stir in garlic, cajun seasoning, & oregano - stir & cook an additional 2-3 min until sausage is browned
Add dry beans, chicken stock, and bay leaves, stir
Bring to a boil then simmer for 45-60 minutes or until beans are tender
Optional: mash some beans on the side of the pot or in a separate bowl to help thicken...*I remove a decent amount of beans and pulse with an immersion blender!
Remove from heat. Chop kale & stir into beans to wilt
Serve as-is or over rice with some hot sauce!
Notes
Nutrition facts are estimates and will vary depending on exact products and amounts used.