Sausage and Red Bean Soup

Name: Sausage and Red Bean Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Cuisine: American, Cajun And Creole
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon + 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 strips bacon (chopped); 1/2 medium green bell pepper (chopped); 1 large onion (chopped); 3 large cloves garlic (minced); 4 bay leaves; 12 ounces andouille sausage (sliced into 1/2" thick rounds); 1 pound dried small red beans (covered with water and soaked overnight); 1 tablespoon Cajun Spice Blend; 1 teaspoon worcestershire; 5-6 stems thyme (tied in a bundle); 8 cups chicken broth or stock; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 cups cooked white rice (warm); 3 green onions (chopped); favorite hot sauce (we like Crystal's)