"blake murphy" > wrote :
>
> but maybe i'm all wet, since it's a 15-bean soup recipe and my thinking is
> geared towards navy pea beans.
>
I think this is true. What you say is true for navy bean soup, the beans
have a distinctive but delicate flavor. But for 15-bean, the spicier the
better. I use hot Italian sausage and cajun seasonings. I add a small can of
diced tomatoes or some salsa, too.