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
Serves 6
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. 
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
30 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
30 min
200 calories
6 g
54 g
16 g
8 g
10 g
250 g
711 g
2 g
0 g
5 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
250g
Servings
6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200
Calories from Fat 143
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g
25%
Saturated Fat 10g
51%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 54mg
18%
Sodium 711mg
30%
Total Carbohydrates 6g
2%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Sugars 2g
Protein 8g
Vitamin A
14%
Vitamin C
11%
Calcium
19%
Iron
6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
  1. • 2 tablespoons butter
  2. • 1 medium size onion diced into 1/2" pieces
  3. • 2 large cloves garlic minced
  4. • ¼-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  5. • 4 cups chicken broth
  6. • 2 cups cooked corned beef chopped into bite-size pieces
  7. • 1 cup sauerkraut drained
  8. • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  9. • 1 teaspoon pickle juice
  10. • 1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds
  11. • ½ teaspoon salt, pepper
  12. • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  13. • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Instructions
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. Stir in the cream and Swiss cheese whisking until cheese is melted. Serve warm. Or reheat the next day (when flavors were actually better).
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calories
200
fat
16g
protein
8g
carbs
6g
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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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