Cool, Quick Lunches

Lunch? Don't skip it. It keeps you going. Eat it at any time between eleven and three.

Carrot soup with coconut & coriander

This great Thai-style soup is so sweet that you could almost believe that it's not healthy. But it's full of great body boosters and improves night vision. You've got to admit that could be useful!

Method

1. Peel and chop the potatoes and carrots. Chop the onion.

2. Melt the butter in a heavy bottomed saucepan. Tip in the onion with a pinch of salt. Cook gently on a low heat for about 5 minutes to soften without browning.

3. Add carrots and potatoes. Stir. Cover and leave to sweat for 10 minutes.

4. Add chopped coriander, stock or water, coconut milk, orange juice, a squeeze of lime, salt and pepper.

5. Boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer till the carrots are soft. This could take 30-40 minutes depending on the carrots.

6. Liquidize in a blender till smooth. Reheat gently, stirring, and check seasoning. Serve with the lime wedges for squeezing.