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Reuben Soup

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 3 tbsp flour

  • 4 cups beef or chicken broth

  • 2 cups sauerkraut, drained

  • 1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream

  • 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

  • 2 cups cooked corned beef, diced

  • 4 slices rye bread, cubed

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp caraway seeds (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss rye bread cubes with olive oil and caraway seeds, bake 10–12 minutes until crisp.

  • In a pot, melt butter. Sauté onion and garlic 5 minutes.

  • Stir in flour, cook 1 minute. Slowly whisk in broth.

  • Add sauerkraut and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in cream.

  • Stir in cheese until melted, then add corned beef. Simmer 5–10 minutes.

  • Serve hot, topped with rye croutons.

Notes

  • Don’t boil after adding cheese.

  • For a thinner soup, add more broth.

  • Leftovers reheat best on stovetop.

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