To prepare a coconut yam and leek soup recipe, first you need to prepare your ingredients. First, you'll need the following ingredients: 1 cup coconut milk 2 tablespoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 tbsp. ground black pepper 14 cup chopped scallions 1 chopped leeks Cut the coconut in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Cut each half into quarters. Add the sliced coconut to the saucepan and stir to combine. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it begins to thicken, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and add the ginger, garlic, gingerroot, turmeric, salt and pepper to taste. Simmer, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Serve with rice or quinoa.