This recipe came from: https://theblondcook.com/creamy-reuben-soup/
*Pic 1 - https://theblondcook.com/creamy-reuben-soup/
Variations from Recipe as Written: I made 1.5x the recipe. I used about 1/8-cup more sour cream and about 1/4-pound more corned beef than called for. Then, the biggest change that I was forced to make was because I could not find any pre-cooked deli-corned beef. So, instead I bought a raw corned beef roast, dropped it into the Instant Pot with its spice packet and a spoonful of diced garlic, and cooked it for an hour... *presto* cooked corned beef, ready for slicing and use in this soup recipe!
General Thoughts: I always try to be up front with my loyal readers (all three of you - LOL) about when I have doubts or questions about a recipe, particularly as I am preparing it. In this case, I had misgivings about the fact that there did not seem to be any starch (like potatoes) in the recipe, which could mean no bulk (which means it may not be hardy or filling). But, I am happy to report, it was hearty enough without any kind of bulk starch added. You can certainly add potatoes if you want, but it didn't need them, and who ever heard of potatoes on a reuben sandwich?! This soup turned out to be the perfect thickness, maintaining a brothy feel but chock full yummy sauerkraut, onions, and (to a lesser extent) corned beef.
*Pics 2 & 3 - Pictures from when I made it
This soup was quite easy to make. Minimal chopping and slicing, and little bit of sautéeing, and voilá! Admittedly, having to cook my own corned beef roast was a little more work, but even that was a piece of cake... Two thumbs way, way up for ease of preparation!
The flavor of this soup was excellent! That is, the flavor was excellent IF YOU LIKE SAUERKRAUT. Granted, it wasn't the same as digging a fork right into a can of raw sauerkraut, because being cooked in the soup softened the bite a little, but there was still a strong vinegar tang (which Hunter and I love, so it was great for us). With the addition of the corned beef, the swiss cheese, and some cracked pepper, the soup really did remind me of the flavors you get from a good reuben sandwich. And, while I did not have a loaf of rye bread handy - which would have been terrific, adding some Triscuits (Original Flavor) as a garnish provided just enough of a caraway-rye taste to compliment it quite nicely.
Hunter and I also ate this one leftover... It was just as good (if not better) as leftovers, so feel free to make it in bulk!
Potential Improvements? Only one, but it was a big one for me... It definitely needed more corned beef. The next time I make it, I think I will use (at least) double the amount of corned beef called for by the recipe. If it were more meaty, it would have been darn near perfect! Also, I noted that this recipe could be made 100% paleo and gluten-free with only small changes that would probably never even be noticed, if you were so inclined.
The flavor of this soup was excellent! That is, the flavor was excellent IF YOU LIKE SAUERKRAUT. Granted, it wasn't the same as digging a fork right into a can of raw sauerkraut, because being cooked in the soup softened the bite a little, but there was still a strong vinegar tang (which Hunter and I love, so it was great for us). With the addition of the corned beef, the swiss cheese, and some cracked pepper, the soup really did remind me of the flavors you get from a good reuben sandwich. And, while I did not have a loaf of rye bread handy - which would have been terrific, adding some Triscuits (Original Flavor) as a garnish provided just enough of a caraway-rye taste to compliment it quite nicely.
Hunter and I also ate this one leftover... It was just as good (if not better) as leftovers, so feel free to make it in bulk!
Potential Improvements? Only one, but it was a big one for me... It definitely needed more corned beef. The next time I make it, I think I will use (at least) double the amount of corned beef called for by the recipe. If it were more meaty, it would have been darn near perfect! Also, I noted that this recipe could be made 100% paleo and gluten-free with only small changes that would probably never even be noticed, if you were so inclined.
Polling the Fam: As I said, just two of us ate this one, so short and sweet... For me, I felt this soup was very good and would be perfect for a cool fall day. It was hearty, (very) flavorful, and just plain yummy! Hunter said he thought it was really good, surprisingly filling (agreed!), and he wouldn't change a thing about it. We'd both definitely eat it again!
Verdict: Liked it. (4 stars)
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