Description

Creamy Reuben Soup transforms the classic Reuben sandwich into a rich, hearty soup featuring corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and caraway seeds in a creamy, comforting broth.

Ingredients

2 tbsp butter

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp flour (for thickening)

4 cups beef broth (or a mix of beef + chicken broth)

1½ cups cooked corned beef, chopped or shredded

1 cup sauerkraut, drained (rinse lightly if too tangy)

1 tsp caraway seeds (optional)

Salt & pepper to taste

1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream

1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (plus more for topping)

Optional: 1–2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced

Optional: A splash of pickle juice

Optional: Croutons made from rye bread (for serving)

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Instructions

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Stir in flour and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually whisk in broth until smooth and bring to a simmer. If using diced potatoes, add them now and cook for 10–15 minutes until tender.
Add corned beef, sauerkraut, and caraway seeds. Simmer for another 5–10 minutes.
Reduce heat and stir in half-and-half or heavy cream. Add shredded Swiss cheese and stir until fully melted. Do not boil.
Season with salt, pepper, and a splash of pickle juice if desired.
Serve hot, topped with additional Swiss cheese, caraway seeds, or rye croutons if desired.

Notes

Rinse sauerkraut lightly if too tangy.

Use leftover corned beef or deli-sliced corned beef, chopped.

Do not boil after adding dairy to prevent curdling.

Soup thickens in the fridge; thin with a splash of broth or cream when reheating.

For freezing, omit dairy and add it when reheating.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 380
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 980mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 85mg