White Beans and Sausage

Name: White Beans and Sausage
Ingredients: 1 lb Andouille sausage; 1 Red onion, medium; 1 1/2 tsp Thyme, dried; 16 oz White beans, dried; 8 cups Chicken broth; 4 cups White rice, cooked long-grain; 1/2 tsp Black pepper, ground; 1 tsp Cayenne pepper; 2 tsp Creole seasoning; 1 Green onions and paprika; 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes; 2 tsp Vegetable oil