Dinner for 4
Reuben Soup with capers
Cabbage, corned beef, and sauerkraut simmer in a creamy mustard broth before Swiss cheese melts on top.
$12.48for 4 servings
$3.12 per serving$12.48 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.
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- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanFamilyLunchesDinnersBack to schoolCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.43Typical price |
| Cabbage$0.79/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 29 oz | $2.03Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
| Corned beef$5.99/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $2.25Typical price |
| Capers, kimchi, sauerkraut, pickled things$0.45/oz typical | 5 oz | $2.25Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.48 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsFlourMustard, mayo, ketchupDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 small sweet onion
- 2 ribs celery
- 1/2 tsp caraway seeds (optional)
- 3 cups chopped green cabbage
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tsp dry mustard powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp dried dill
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 6 oz corned beef
- 1 cup sauerkraut
- 1 cup shredded swiss cheese
- chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- chopped dill pickles (optional)
Steps
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat and cook the onion and celery for 6 minutes.
- Add the caraway seeds, cabbage, and flour, then stir for 2 minutes.
- Gradually stir in the broth and cream until smooth, then add the mustard, salt, garlic powder, dill, and pepper.
- Simmer the soup uncovered for 15 minutes until the cabbage is tender.
- Stir in the corned beef and sauerkraut and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Top each bowl with Swiss cheese and let it melt before serving.
Swaps
- 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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