Carrot and Leek Soup with Coconut Milk - Wilson's disease
- Denis WebAnymous
- Feb 7
- 2 min read
### **[Recipe] Carrot and Leek Soup with Coconut Milk [/Recipe]**
📅 **Published on 02/07/2025**
👩🍳 **Difficulty**: Easy
⏱️ **Preparation time**: 15 min
🔥 **Cooking time**: 25 min
🍽️ **Servings**: 2 people
💡 **Why this recipe?**
This **Carrot and Leek Soup with Coconut Milk** is perfect for people with **Wilson's Disease** because it is **low in copper** and full of flavour. **Carrots** are rich in vitamins and fibre, while **leeks** provide a natural sweetness. The creamy and slightly sweet coconut milk adds a light and exotic touch, perfect for a comforting meal.
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### **Ingredients**
#### ✅ **For the soup**
- 3 medium carrots
- 2 medium leeks
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 500 ml of vegetable broth (no added salt)
- 200 ml of coconut milk (unsweetened)
- 1 pinch of salt
- White pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander (optional)
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### **Preparation**
#### 🍲 **1. Prepare the vegetables**
1. Wash, peel and cut the carrots into slices.
2. Wash and cut the leeks into rounds.
3. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add leeks and sauté **5 minutes** until tender.
4. Add the carrots and mix for 2 minutes.
#### 🔥 **2. Cooking the soup**
1. Add the vegetable stock to the pan, cover and cook over low heat for **20 minutes**, until the vegetables are tender.
2. Add coconut milk, salt and pepper to taste.
3. Let cook for another 5 minutes on low heat, then remove from the heat.
#### 🥄 **3. Blend the soup**
1. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
2. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
#### 🍽️ **4. Dressage and service**
1. Serve the hot soup in bowls.
2. Add some chopped fresh cilantro for garnish, if desired.
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### **Compatible accompaniments**
🥖 **Light sandwich bread**: Serve with a slice of toasted sandwich bread for a complete meal.
🍋 **Lemon wedge**: For a little freshness, add a lemon wedge on the side.
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### **Tips and Alternatives**
✅ **Variation with other vegetables**: You can add zucchini or celery to vary the recipe.
✅ **Coconut Milk Alternative**: Use almond milk for a lower fat version.
✅ **Added crunch**: Serve with lightly toasted pumpkin seeds to add a crunchy texture.
Enjoy your meal! 🍽️✨
