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Creamy Reuben Soup Comfort

This creamy soup hits all the classic flavors of a Reuben sandwich, perfect for a cozy dinner on a busy weeknight.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup sauerkraut, drained
  • 1 cup cooked corned beef, chopped Can be substituted with turkey.
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese Make sure it’s fully melted.
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, stirring until the onion becomes translucent, roughly 5 minutes.
  2. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring it to a simmer. Season to taste.
  3. Stir in the sauerkraut and corned beef, allowing the flavors to meld.
  4. Add the heavy cream and Worcestershire sauce. Stir gently.
  5. Stir in the shredded Swiss cheese until melted.
  6. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  7. Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve.

Notes

If the cheese doesn't melt smoothly, those lumps add character! This soup tastes even better the next day.