Here’s a delicious Creamy Reuben Soup recipe 🥪🥣 — all the flavors of a Reuben sandwich in a warm, creamy bowl!
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup corned beef, chopped
- 2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1 tsp caraway seeds (optional, classic Reuben flavor)
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- ¼ cup sauerkraut, drained
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: extra Swiss cheese, chopped parsley
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
- Cook onion until softened (3–4 minutes).
- Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
- Cook potatoes & meat
- Add diced potatoes, corned beef, and caraway seeds.
- Pour in broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Blend & add cream
- Optionally, mash some of the potatoes for a thicker texture.
- Stir in heavy cream and Swiss cheese until smooth and melted.
- Add sauerkraut
- Stir in drained sauerkraut. Simmer 5 minutes to heat through.
- Serve
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with extra cheese or parsley. Serve warm.
Tips
- Extra flavor: Add a splash of Thousand Island dressing for a classic Reuben taste.
- Thicker soup: Mash more potatoes or add a little cornstarch slurry.
- Quick version: Use leftover corned beef from a sandwich.
If you want, I can also give you a slow cooker creamy Reuben soup recipe so it simmers all day and the flavors meld perfectly 😄
Do you want me to do that?
