Low-Carb Reuben Soup

Meaty and creamy, this low-carb Reuben soup blends corned beef, swiss cheese and sauerkraut into a soup that’s perfect St Patrick’s Day–or any time.  Meaty and creamy, this low-carb Reuben soup blends corned beef, swiss cheese and sauerkraut into a soup that’s perfect St Patrick’s Day--or any time. 

Last week, I served a new Reuben Soup that was a hit in our household.  It started out with a couple things to recommend it. It is low carb for my new keto diet—while at the same time, “normal” enough for the rest of the family.

Even better, it’s suitable for celebrating St Patrick’s Day. Just in time for the holiday. 

Meaty and creamy, this low-carb Reuben soup blends corned beef, swiss cheese and sauerkraut into a soup that’s perfect St Patrick’s Day--or any time. 

Reuben Soup

I make corned beef only rarely—once every couple years. Though it certainly is tasty enough, it doesn’t quite strike me as health food. It’s delicious with boiled potatoes and cabbage, but my favorite way to eat it is a Reuben Sandwich. With sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and thousand island dressing the sandwich is a taste sensation. But one that will never do on my diet!

A bite of Reuben Soup

A tasty bite!

Instead, this Reuben Soup, originally from the blog Bare Feet in the Kitchen, was the perfect alternative. I removed the potatoes, since they aren’t keto—and aren’t in a Reuben anyway. Then I used Xanthan gum to thicken instead of rice flour. But we decided that the soup was plenty thick before the thickener, so that’s now a permanent change. Meaty and creamy, this low-carb Reuben soup blends corned beef, swiss cheese and sauerkraut into a soup that’s perfect St Patrick’s Day--or any time. 

The family loved having an unusual treat–and the prospect of more, when the holiday arrives!  Whether you are prepping for St Pat’s or just surviving the winter, Reuben Soup is a great option! Meaty and creamy, this low-carb Reuben soup blends corned beef, swiss cheese and sauerkraut into a soup that’s perfect St Patrick’s Day--or any time. 

Reuben Soup

Meaty and creamy, this low-carb Reuben soup blends corned beef, swiss cheese and sauerkraut into a soup that’s perfect St Patrick’s Day--or any time. 
Author: Inger
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 272 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion medium, chopped into 1/2" pieces
  • 2 garlic cloves large, minced
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked corned beef chopped into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup sauerkraut drained
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon pickle juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt pepper
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper and saute another minute.
  • Add the remaining ingredients except the cream and swiss cheese. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend
  • Stir in the cream and Swiss cheese whisking until cheese is melted. Serve warm. Or reheat the next day (when flavors were actually better).

Nutrition

Calories: 272kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 13gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 1510mgPotassium: 269mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 593IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg
I am not a health professional and nutrition data is calculated programatically. Accuracy may vary with product selection, calculator accuracy, etc. Consult a professional for the best information.
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11 thoughts on “Low-Carb Reuben Soup

  1. Audrey

    This is a wonderful idea for using up the leftovers from St. Patrick’s Day. I may even get two just so I am sure to have enough to make this.

    1. Inger Post author

      Corned beef from scratch is an interesting idea. Maybe I’ll look into this for next St Patrick’s Day!

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