Reuben Soup

MamaJ's Note:

This recipe came from TOH and has become a family favorite. My oldest son loves this even though he says he doesn't like corned beef. Give this one a try--it's great comfort food.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 3/4 cup sauerkraut, rinsed, drained, and chopped
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 2 cups corned beef, chopped (do not use canned)
• 1 cup swiss cheese, shredded
• salt
• pepper
• rye crouton

Directions:

1. In a soup kettle, saute onion and celery in butter until tender.
2. Add broth and baking soda.
3. Combine cornstarch and water; add to pan.
4. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Reduce heat.
6. Add sauerkraut, cream and corned beef.
7. Simmer and stir 15 minutes.
8. Add cheese; heat until melted.
9. Season to taste with salt and pepper. **Go easy on the salt as the corned beef is very salty.
10. Garnish with rye croutons.
11. **This tastes good made with reduced fat Swiss and fat free half and half--but can sometimes affect the texture.

Reviews

[Blossom in Seattle]

This soup was great. I also added some diced red potatoes and about a tablespoon or so of hot horseradish which gave it a slight kick.
I had rye bread left over so i made my own croutons. All you need to do is cut the bread into crouton size, and mix thoroughly with olive oil, salt, and pepper and put in a 275 degree oven in a single layer. Mix/flip after 10 minutes and put in for another 10 minutes then check them ever minute or two after that till they are crisp.

[Chef Doraine]

I made this soup today and LOVE it! I used boulion for the broth, so it was plenty salty; didn't add any salt. Delicious!

[JKompelien]

Made today for lunch. DH couldn't get enough! I did however, add alot more broth than required, I added an extra box of the organic chicken broth. Will have enough for left overs and will definately make frequently!. thanks and Merry Christmas