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easy reuben soup recipe

Easy Reuben Soup Recipe

This easy Reuben soup recipe is everything you LOVE about Reuben sandwiches now inside of a soul warming soup!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Irish
Servings 8 servings
Calories 236 kcal

Equipment

  • 5QT Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Deli-sliced Corned Beef torn or shredded
  • 32 oz Sauerkraut drained
  • 64 oz Chicken Broth
  • 1/4 c Cornstarch
  • 1/2 c Water
  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste
  • 8 slices Swiss Cheese

Instructions
 

  • Shred corned beef and drain sauerkraut.
  • Add chicken broth, corned beef and sauerkraut to a large pot and bring to a boil.
  • Whisk together water and cornstarch in a small bowl.
  • Once boiling, slowly add cornstarch mixture until you've reached desired consistency.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Remove from heat and divide among 8 bowls.
  • Place a slice of Swiss cheese over soup to melt. (Microwave 30-45 seconds to melt faster.) OPTIONAL: Place soup in broiler or use a butane torch to brown cheese.
  • Serve with toasted rye bread!

Notes

Frequently Asked Questions:
  1. Can I use brisket meat instead of deli sliced corned beef?  YES! Simply shred the brisket meat and add it to the soup!  
  2. Do I have to drain the sauerkraut?  No!  If you LOVE sauerkraut flavor then add the juice too!
  3. What can I add to my soup for even more Reuben flavor?  You can add a variety of things!  I've tried garlic powder, onion powder, caraway seeds, bay leaves, Dijon mustard, and Thousand Island dressing.
Keyword reuben, reuben soup