Recipes using dry 15 bean soup?

i need a recipe using a bag of dry 15 bean soup mix. i do not have a ham and ham packet like the recipe on the bag uses. i do have italian sausage and a tube of bob evans sausage.. as well as chicken and ground beef/turkey. what could i make with this that would serve a family a 4 with 2 young children (ie a little picky). thanks for suggestions!Recipes using dry 15 bean soup?
Ham and Bean Soup -- Substitute the ham in this recipe for one pound of meat that you like. Personally I would use hamburger or either sausages.











INGREDIENTS


1 (20 ounce) package 15 bean soup mix


5 quarts water, divided


1 pound cooked, cubed ham


2 fully cooked bratwurst, sliced


1 cup chopped green pepper


1/2 cup chopped onion


1/2 cup chopped celery


1/2 cup sliced carrots


2 garlic cloves, minced


2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce


1 teaspoon dried basil


3/4 teaspoon salt


3/4 teaspoon pepper


1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram


1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce


2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained


1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies








DIRECTIONS


Rinse dry beans and place in a Dutch oven with 3 qts. of water. Bring to a boil; boil for 3-5 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans. Return to pan; add remaining water and the next 13 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until beans are almost tender. Add tomatoes and chilies; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.Recipes using dry 15 bean soup?
The ham packet should be included in the bag with the beans, you can use it for additional seasoning. I would brown the bob evans sausage, add some chopped onions, celery, garlic until softened, and add the soaked beans, cover all with water, add a can of diced tomatoes and cook until done.
Just follow package directions, and if you have ANY smoked meat (turkey leg? pork sausage?) just sub that for seasoning. If not, you can use chicken, and add a bit of hickory smoked salt towards the end of cooking. JUST A WEE BIT, though, as a little goes a long way!





Bake a pan of cornbread and you've got a great dinner. If your kids are hungry enough, they'll eat it.
i had some 15 bean soup i used two pounds of italian sausage worked fine just brown it before you add it the the soup. the brand soup i had was Hurst's HamBeans
Use either of the sausages you have. It'll turn out great.