Dinner for 4
Reuben Soup
This creamy soup simmers potatoes, corned beef, sauerkraut, and aromatics in broth before finishing with Swiss cheese.
$14.75for 4 servings
$3.69 per serving$14.75 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: runningtothekitchen.com
- 32 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
British and IrishFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.43Typical price |
| Corned beef$5.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.99Typical price |
| Capers, kimchi, sauerkraut, pickled things$0.45/oz typical | 5 oz | $2.25Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.46Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.34Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.75 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsAsian sauces and pastesSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 russet potato
- 1 lb cooked corned beef
- 1 cup drained sauerkraut
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 tsp fennel seeds
- 1 dash worcestershire sauce
- salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated swiss cheese
- 2 scallions
Steps
- Melt the butter in a 4-quart pot over medium heat and cook the diced onion for 4 minutes.
- Add the garlic and flour, then stir for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the chicken broth, add the diced potato, bay leaf, and fennel seeds, and simmer for 12 minutes.
- Stir in the corned beef, sauerkraut, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf, stir in the cream, and heat for 2 minutes without boiling.
- Stir in the Swiss cheese and sliced scallions until the cheese melts.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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