Description
Creamy Reuben Soup blends the bold, comforting flavors of a classic Reuben into a luscious, easy-to-make soup. Tender potatoes and cabbage simmer with chicken broth, briny sauerkraut, and sliced turkey pastrami, all ribboned with melted Swiss cheese and a velvety cream sauce. A hint of paprika, garlic, and onion adds depth, making this cozy bowl perfect for a chilly night with rye bread croutons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups green cabbage, finely chopped
- 1 cup potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 cups chicken broth (halal)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1½ cups chopped turkey pastrami or turkey deli meat (halal)
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- 1½ cups shredded Swiss cheese
- ½ cup sauerkraut, drained and chopped
- Optional: rye bread croutons or chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until soft.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add cabbage and potatoes, stirring well. Cook for 3 minutes to soften slightly.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10–12 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in milk, heavy cream, turkey pastrami, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Reduce heat to low and gradually add Swiss cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Stir in sauerkraut and cook for 2–3 minutes to heat through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot with rye bread croutons if desired.
Notes
- Halal certification: Use halal chicken broth and halal turkey pastrami to keep the dish halal-friendly.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Feel free to add extra sauerkraut for tang or adjust paprika for more heat.
- Serve with rye bread croutons or chopped parsley for garnish.
- Leftovers store in the refrigerator for 3–4 days; reheat gently on the stove.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: Approx. 670
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: Approx. 1,200 mg
- Fat: About 50 g
- Saturated Fat: About 30 g
- Unsaturated Fat: About 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 28 g
- Fiber: About 3 g
- Protein: Approximately 34 g
- Cholesterol: About 150 mg
Keywords: Creamy Reuben Soup, Reuben soup, deli-inspired soup, comfort food, turkey pastrami soup, Swiss cheese soup, cabbage potato soup, easy soup recipe, cozy dinner