Creamy Reuben Soup
"I first tasted this soup at a Dutch mom-n-pop joint called Russ'. It was love at first spoonful. Compelled to make this soup, I dissected each bite searching for flavors and ingredients. Here is my recipe. Enjoy! P.S. It is easier to make than it seems by the ingredient list."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 12 of 14 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Beef | 100g cooked | 250 |
| Swiss Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 108 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Rye | 1 slice (32g) | 83 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Bell Pepper | 1 medium (119g) | 31 |
| Celery | 1 stalk (40g) | 6 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Tarragon | 1 tsp dried (0.5g) | 2 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Caraway Seed | not in our table | 0 |
| Sauerkraut | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups beef stock
- 1 quart half-and-half
- 1 pound cooked corned beef, chopped
- 1 cup sauerkraut
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt (such as Spice Islands® Beau Monde Seasoning)
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided
- 1 (6 ounce) package rye croutons