This Creamy Reuben Soup captures all the flavors of a classic Reuben sandwich — corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing — in a warm, comforting, spoonable form. Perfect for cozy dinners and leftover corned beef!
2 tbsp butter
1 onion, diced
1 celery stalk, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp flour
4 cups beef broth
2 cups cooked corned beef, chopped
1 ½ cups sauerkraut, drained
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
½ tsp caraway seeds (optional)
2 tbsp Thousand Island dressing (optional)
Salt & pepper to taste
Rye croutons & parsley for garnish
Melt butter in a pot. Sauté onion, celery, and garlic until soft.
Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in beef broth.
Add corned beef, sauerkraut, and caraway seeds. Simmer 10 minutes.
Stir in cream and Swiss cheese until melted and smooth.
Add Thousand Island dressing; season to taste.
Serve hot, topped with rye croutons and parsley.