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Step 1
Place beans in large saucepan. Add enough water to cover beans by two inches. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; gently boil for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for one hour.
Step 2
Place beans, onion, celery, garlic, basil, bay leaf, broth, water, and tomatoes in 4-quart slow cooker. Cover; cook on low heat for 9 to 10 hours (or on high heat for 4 to 5 hours), or until beans are tender.
Step 3
Remove bay leaf. Add chiles and hot sauce (if desired); cook for an additional 30 minutes.
Step 4
Place ½ cup rice in each of six serving bowls. Top evenly with bean mixture.