Reuben Soup

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat and sauté onion and carrot until softened. 7-9 minutes.

Step 2

Add garlic and diced corned beef and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper and oregano.

Step 3

Pour chicken stock into stock pot, then stir in sauerkraut. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 4

Create slurry by whisking cornstarch and cold water together in a small bowl. Remove bay leaf from soup, then whisk in slurry. Cook for another 5-10 minutes, or until soup thickens.

Step 5

Stir in heavy cream and Swiss cheese and cook for another 5 minutes, or until heated through, then ladly into serving bowls.

Step 6

Top with rye bread croutons and serve hot.