Just about every recipe calls for "16-Bean Soup Mix," which is essentially a bag of different beans that is intended to be used to make 16-Bean Soup specifically. As for what the mix is comprised of, ...
It also allows for a little bit of riffing to make it your own. While cannellini, navy, or cranberry beans are the go to for this soup, Ina Garten really amplifies this ingredient and goes all in with ...