Creamy Reuben Soup: Comforting Flavors in Every Spoonful

Indulge in a bowl of Creamy Reuben Soup, blending rich flavors of corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese for a comforting delight.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 6 cups

Course: Soups

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Adds richness
1 cup Onion Chopped, yellow or white
2 cloves Garlic Minced
1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free flour
4 cups Chicken Broth Low-sodium optional

For the Creamy Goodness

1 cup Heavy Cream Half-and-half can be a lighter alternative
2 cups Corned Beef Chopped, can substitute turkey or pastrami
1 cup Sauerkraut Well-drained
1 cup Swiss Cheese Shredded, Gruyère optional

For Flavor Enhancements

1/4 cup Russian or Thousand Island Dressing Adjust according to preference
to taste Salt Customize to your liking
to taste Black Pepper Customize to your liking

For Garnishing

1 cup Rye Bread Croutons Store-bought or homemade
to taste Chopped Parsley Optional but recommended

Equipment

Large pot

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Reuben Soup

Melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 1 chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for another minute.
Sprinkle in 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes until smooth and lightly golden.
Gradually whisk in 4 cups of chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes.
Lower heat to medium-low and stir in 1 cup of heavy cream until well combined.
Add 2 cups of chopped corned beef and 1 cup of well-drained sauerkraut, stirring until heated through, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in 1 cup of shredded Swiss cheese and 1/4 cup of dressing until cheese melts completely.
Season with salt and pepper to taste and simmer for another 10 minutes.
Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with rye bread croutons and chopped parsley, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 24gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use high-quality corned beef for the best flavor. Adjust thickness by varying the amount of flour or broth to personal preference.

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