Take 4 ingredients: Carrot and coriander soup

Food and finance gohand in hand. Kim McCosker, wife, mother of three young boys, and co-author of the 4 Ingredients books comes to the rescue with easy and cheap recipes.

CARROT & CORIANDER SOUP

2L vegetable stock

1 large onion, chopped

6 stems fresh coriander, roots included

8 carrots, roughly chopped

Heat stock gently and add roughly chopped coriander leaves and roots, onion and carrots. Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer until the carrots are tender. Season with pepper before blending.

Serves 4

Optional: Before serving, swirl some sour cream through.

4 Ingredients Fast, Fresh & Healthy, by Kim McCosker, Random House, $34.99