Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of a classic Reuben sandwich with this Easy Creamy Reuben Soup recipe. Creamy, savory, and loaded with corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese, this soup is a hearty and delicious meal perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half or whole milk
Add-Ins:
- 1 1/2 cups cooked corned beef, chopped
- 1 cup sauerkraut, drained
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Rye croutons or toasted rye bread for serving
Instructions
- Saute Aromatics: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic.
- Make Roux: Sprinkle in flour and stir to form a roux. Whisk in beef broth, then add half-and-half.
- Simmer: Bring to a gentle simmer, cook until slightly thickened.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and caraway seeds if using. Season to taste.
- Serve: Ladle hot soup into bowls, serve with rye croutons or toasted rye bread.
Notes
- For a richer texture, use heavy cream instead of half-and-half.
- You can use deli corned beef or leftovers from a roast.
- This soup reheats well for make-ahead meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
