Description
Hearty Reuben soup blends classic deli sandwich flavors into a comforting bowl of creamy goodness. Savory corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, and melted Swiss cheese create a delightful twist you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound chopped deli corned beef
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 cup peeled and chopped carrots
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 1 large bay leaf
Liquids, Thickeners, and Condiments:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 ounces) can sauerkraut, drained
- 1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Ignite a 6-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat, melting butter until it transforms into a golden liquid.
- Introduce chopped onions and carrots to the molten butter, stirring frequently for approximately 5 minutes until vegetables soften and release their aromatic essence.
- Infuse the mixture with minced garlic, allowing it to dance and release its pungent notes for 30 seconds.
- Gradually cascade flour into the vegetable base, whisking diligently to prevent any lumpy intruders from forming.
- Create a flavor symphony by pouring chicken broth, then incorporate chopped corned beef, drained sauerkraut, caraway seeds, Thousand Island dressing, and a bay leaf. Blend ingredients until harmoniously combined.
- Elevate the temperature to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and allow the soup to simmer under a covered lid for 20-25 minutes, ensuring carrots become fork-tender.
- Remove from heat, gently fold in heavy cream, and extract the bay leaf from the creamy landscape.
- Crown the soup with a generous cascade of shredded Swiss cheese, transforming it into a luxurious culinary masterpiece ready to be savored.
Notes
- Transform your leftover corned beef into a comforting soup that captures the classic Reuben sandwich flavors.
- Use freshly chopped carrots and onions for maximum flavor depth and crisp texture in the soup base.
- Consider reducing caraway seeds if you find the flavor too strong, as they can overpower the delicate soup profile.
- Swap heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk for a lighter version that still maintains creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 90mg