Anyone have a good recipe for 15 bean soup?

I accedently got cajun and dont like spicy, I have a very good spice selection I just have no clue what is usally in the mix that comes in the packAnyone have a good recipe for 15 bean soup?
First answer is A1 perfect and delicious. Please add only one ingredient...lots of Beano. As much as I love this mixture, the gas it produces is enough to run a fleet of taxis all over New York.Anyone have a good recipe for 15 bean soup?
1 lb 15 bean soup mix


1 tbs vegetable oil


1 large red onion, chopped


3 large cloves garlic, minced


2 bunches chopped green onions


1 tsp dried basil or 1 tbs fresh basil


1 tsp dried oregano or 1 tbs fresh oregano


1 tsp dried thyme or 1 tbs fresh thyme


1/2 tsp white pepper


1/2 tsp black pepper


1/2 tsp cayenne pepper


1/4 to 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes


zest of 1 lemon or lime


1 tbs rice wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar


2 qts vegetable stock or 2 qts water with 2 tbs vegetable stock base


PREPARATION:


Prepare beans according to package directions by soaking in water overnight or simmering them in water for an hour, draining the water and reserving the beans in a colander. Saute onions in oil for 5 to 8 minutes over medium heat til they are soft.





Add minced garlic, scallions and all of the herbs and spices, including the zest, stir and heat through for about 2 minutes. Add vinegar and stir, then add beans, stock or water and base or plain water, cover pot and bring to a boil. Lower heat to simmer. Cover pot again and allow to simmer for 11/2 hours. . Check for level of liquid occasionally. Add additional stock or water if soup appears too thick for your taste. Check beans for tenderness. If not continue to simmer for another half hour and check again.
throw the mix away ...just get a ham bone or hocks... and add the spices you like...
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