what is a vegetarian recipe for 15 bean soup..?

[m-o-o-n]

i have a bag of hambeen's 15 bean soup. I want to make a soup without using meat and without using the seasoning packet inside. any suggestions?
why not the packet?
preservatives. i can add spice

[Floridian~``]

Follow the recipe on the package, minus the ham bone and the seasoning packet?...why not the packet...it'll be awfully bland!

[caroline ?????]

1 (1 lb) bag of regular 15 bean soup mix or cajun 15 bean soup mix
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15-30 ounce) can whole tomatoes, crushed
3 stalks celery leaves, included chopped
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried rosemary (crush with fingertips before adding this releases the flavor)
1 teaspoon black pepper
salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 vegetarian bouillon cubes

Wash the beans; put in large pot and cover with water. Bring to boil; stir and remove from heat. Cover and let sit 1 hour. After that hour, drain beans and set aside.
Add oil to pot. Sauté your onion, and celery until tender.
Next add garlic and sauté 2 minutes more.
Add your beans and cover with water (about 2 inches over top of beans).
Add tomatoes with the juice, parsley, rosemary, black pepper, bouillon cubes, and about 1 teaspoon of salt to start with.
Mix well. Bring to boil; stir, reduce heat cover and simmer for 2 to 21/2 hours or until all the sizes of the beans are tender.
Keep watching it and stirring it every once in a while. You may need to add more water; you want it to keep a consistency a little thicker than a soup.
Taste it after it cooks--you may need more salt or pepper.
Serve by itself or over rice.