Foodie Friday: Souper Starter

Trying to reel it in after a little too much holiday excess? Yeah, me too.

I think the perfect answer is soup. Even more perfect is a soup that is easy to make, healthy and hearty. I'm going to share with you a recipe that sounds a little odd,  but all you have to do is open 4 cans, heat and enjoy - so what have you got to lose?

This pumpkin bean soup is packed with fiber, protein, and anti-oxidants - all good stuff. Combine the following in a pot and bring to a near boil, then turn the heat down and simmer as desired.

• 1 can of pumpkin (not the pie filling)
• 1 can of lite coconut milk
• 1 can of white beans (navy, northern, cannelini)
• 1 can of chicken broth (vegetable broth will makes this completely vegetarian - vegan, even!)

I like to spice mine up with a teaspoon or two of curry powder, and if you are feeling ambitious, you can saute some onion and garlic in a little oil in the pot before you add the rest of the ingredients.

I like to serve this with a hunk of good bread slathered in butter, but you may decide a salad is a more sensible option.

Do you have a simple, go-to soup recipe to share?