Recipes Rich In Prebiotic Fiber

Did you know that as little as 4 grams of prebiotic fiber – the amount found in roughly a half-cup of chopped onion – can trigger a surge in healthy intestinal microflora (the "good" gut bugs)?

How about offering your readers simple and delicious recipes rich in prebiotic fiber, such as the following Superfood recipe for Creamy Leek & Artichoke Soup from the Dole Nutrition Institute below?

Prebiotic fiber (found naturally in bananas, asparagus, artichokes onions, leeks and garlic) is essentially food for probiotic bacteria – the “good” gut bugs that help guard the intestinal tract against “bad” gut bugs like E. coli. A beneficial by-product of this process is an increase in the acidic environment of the colon, making calcium more soluble and thus easier to absorb. Click here for more information.

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Creamy Leek & Artichoke Soup
Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3/4 pound artichoke hearts, canned or frozen
1 pound leeks, sliced
1-1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
2 cups vegetable broth
2 cups fat-free, non-dairy liquid creamer

Directions

In a largesoup kettle, sauté artichokes, leeks and garlic in the olive oil until soft.
Add vegetablebroth and fat-free, non-dairy creamer to sautéed vegetables.
Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes
Transfer soup to a food processor or blender or use immersion blender and process until smooth. Simmer an additional 10 minutes.
Garnish each serving with fresh leeks and chicory if desired.
Nutrition Information (amount per serving)
Per Serving: 120 calories, 2.5g fat (0g sat, 0g trans), 0mg cholesterol, 370 mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (4g dietary fiber, 2g sugars), 3g protein, 6% vitamin A, 15% vitamin C, 4% calcium, 10% iron, 12% potassium, 10% folate