Love a Reuben sandwich? This creamy soup version transforms all the classic flavors—corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and rye—into a warm, comforting bowl of goodness! It’s rich, tangy, and packed with flavor, perfect for chilly nights or whenever you crave something hearty.
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
⏳ Cook Time: 30 minutes
⏱ Total Time: 40 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6
🔥 Calories per Serving: ~380
🛒 Ingredients
- 🧈 2 tbsp butter
- 🧅 1 small onion, diced
- 🥩 1 cup cooked corned beef, chopped or shredded
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 🥣 3 tbsp all-purpose flour (for thickening)
- 🥄 ½ tsp caraway seeds (for that classic rye flavor)
- 🥫 4 cups beef broth
- 🥄 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 🥄 ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional, for depth)
- 🥬 1 cup sauerkraut, drained
- 🥛 1 cup heavy cream
- 🧀 1 ½ cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 🍞 Rye bread croutons, for serving
- 🧂 Salt & pepper, to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Sauté the Aromatics:
In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic, corned beef, and caraway seeds, cooking for another 2 minutes.
2️⃣ Make the Base:
Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir well to coat everything. Cook for 1 minute, then slowly whisk in the beef broth, making sure there are no lumps.
3️⃣ Simmer & Flavor:
Stir in Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and sauerkraut. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4️⃣ Add the Cream & Cheese:
Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream. Gradually add shredded Swiss cheese, stirring until smooth and creamy.
5️⃣ Taste & Serve:
Season with salt & pepper, then ladle into bowls. Top with rye bread croutons and enjoy!
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ All the flavors of a Reuben sandwich in a warm, creamy soup.
✔️ Easy to make with simple ingredients.
✔️ Perfectly tangy, cheesy, and savory.
✔️ Great for leftovers—flavors get even better the next day!
🔥 Helpful Tips
✅ Want extra tang? Add 1 tbsp of Dijon mustard to the broth.
✅ For a thicker soup, add an extra ½ tbsp of flour.
✅ Make it heartier by stirring in diced potatoes or serving with a grilled cheese Reuben sandwich.
This Creamy Reuben Soup is the ultimate comfort food—rich, cheesy, and packed with bold flavors! 🥪🥣 Try it today and let me know how you like it! 😊