🥕 Creamy Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup – Recipe adapted to Wilson’s disease

📅 Published on 02/05/2025

👩🍳 Difficulty : Easy

⏱️ Preparation time : 10 min

🔥 Cooking time : 25 min

🍽️ Servings : 2 people

💡 Why this recipe?

This creamy and comforting velouté is ideal for a light and nourishing meal . Sweet potato and carrot , naturally low in copper, provide vitamins and fiber, while respecting the dietary recommendations of patients with Wilson's disease .

Velouté de Carottes et Patates Douces – Recette adaptée à la maladie de Wilson

📝 Ingredients

✅ 2 medium carrots

✅ 1 sweet potato (about 200 g)

✅ 1 onion

✅ 500 ml of copper-free vegetable broth

✅ 100 ml of light crème fraîche

✅ 1 tablespoon of olive oil

✅ Salt and pepper to taste

✅ Cumin or mild curry (optional)

🔪 Preparation

1️⃣ Preparation of vegetables

1. Peel and cut the carrots and sweet potato into pieces.

2. Finely slice the onion .

   
   

2️⃣ Cooking

1. In a saucepan, heat the olive oil and brown the onion for 2 minutes .

2. Add the carrot and sweet potato pieces, and brown for another 3 minutes .

3. Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a boil.

4. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes , until vegetables are tender.

   
   

3️⃣ Mixing and serving

1. Mix everything together using a blender or hand blender until you obtain a smooth, velvety texture.

2. Add the crème fraîche , mix well, then season with salt, pepper and spices to taste .

3. Serve hot, accompanied by homemade croutons or white bread .

   
   

📊 Nutritional information per serving

Nutrient	Value per serving
Calories	≈ 250 kcal
Proteins	≈ 3 g
Carbohydrates	≈ 45 g
Lipids	≈ 8 g
Copper	≈ 0.1 mg

💡 The copper level represents approximately 5% of the recommended daily maximum , which makes this soup a dish perfectly suited to a low-copper diet .

⚡ Tips and variations

✔️ Add a pinch of fresh ginger for a more spicy flavor.

✔️ Replace the crème fraîche with coconut milk for an exotic touch.

✔️ Serve with white sesame seeds for added crunch.