Chop onion, slice carrot and celery.

Peel and cube eggplants, dice red bell pepper.

Thinly slice spicy sausage or andouille sausage.

Mince garlic cloves.

Sauté onions, carrots, celery, eggplant, bell pepper, sliced sausage, and garlic in olive oil until lightly browned.

Add chicken broth, drained red beans or white beans, diced tomatoes (with liquid), chopped spinach or escarole, cajun or creole seasoning, paprika, salt, oregano leaves, and chopped fresh parsley.

Simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, until vegetables are tender.