Description
A comforting twist on the classic Reuben sandwich, this Creamy Reuben Soup wraps you in a cozy embrace with rich and hearty flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 pound corned beef, chopped
- 1 cup sauerkraut, drained
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup Russian or Thousand Island dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Rye bread croutons for garnish
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the all-purpose flour to form a roux and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream until well combined.
- Add the chopped corned beef and drained sauerkraut, stirring until combined.
- Stir in the shredded Swiss cheese and Russian dressing until the cheese melts and the soup is creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and allow to simmer for 10 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with rye bread croutons and chopped parsley.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute low-fat cream or pastrami for the corned beef. For an extra flavor kick, consider adding caraway seeds or horseradish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg