Cajun Chicken and Red Bean Soup

Name: Cajun Chicken and Red Bean Soup
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 medium onion, finely diced, (1 1/2 cups); 1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced, (1 1/4 cups); 3 ribs celery, finely diced, (1 1/4 cups); 1 small jalapeño pepper, finely diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces; 2 tablespoons The Spice Hunter Cajun Creole Seasoning Blend; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 (8oz) can tomato sauce; 1 (15.5oz) can small red beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (32oz) box chicken broth, low-sodium; 1/2 cup white rice; 1 bay leaf; 4 teaspoons worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon hot sauce; freshly ground black pepper