Description
Warm up with our Creamy Reuben Soup Delight, a comforting and hearty blend that brings the flavors of a classic Reuben sandwich to your bowl. This delightful soup features tender potatoes, savory corned beef, and tangy sauerkraut, all enveloped in a rich creamy broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings, this dish is quick to prepare and sure to please everyone at the table. With each spoonful, enjoy the warmth and satisfaction that makes this soup a must-try comfort food.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, diced into ½” pieces
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 5 cups (40 ounces) chicken broth
- 1 cup sauerkraut, drained
- 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced into ½” pieces (about 4 cups)
- 1 tablespoon vinegar (as a substitute for Worcestershire sauce)
- 1 teaspoon pickling spices
- ¼ teaspoon caraway seeds
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Kosher salt to taste (only if needed)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups cooked corned beef, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
- Toasted rye bread (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and sauté diced onion until softened (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in flour and cook for 3 minutes to eliminate raw taste.
- Gradually add chicken broth, scraping the pot's bottom to loosen any browned bits. Mix in potatoes, sauerkraut, vinegar, pickling spices, caraway seeds, and bay leaves.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for 12-15 minutes until potatoes are tender. Remove bay leaves.
- Stir in heavy cream and chopped corned beef; season with salt and black pepper as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with shredded Swiss cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg