Creasm Of Ruben Soup

Serves:

Ingredients:

1/2 c Beef stock
Chopped fresh chives for
2 c Half and half
1/4 c (1/2 stick) butter
rinsed
3/4 c Sauerkraut drained and
1 c Chopped swiss cheese
corned beef
1 c (1/4 lb) coarse chopped
in 2 tb water
1 tb Cornstarch dissolved
1/4 c Chopped green pepper
1/4 c Coarse chopped onion
1/4 c Chopped coarse celery
1/2 c Chicken stock
garnish

Method:

Combine beef and chicken stock, celery, onion and green pepper in large saucepan and bring to boil over high heat.
Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are crispy tender, about 5 minutes.
Add dissolved cornstarch and continue cooking until soup thickens.
Remove from heat and stir in corned beef, swiss cheese and sauerkraut, blending well.
Melt butter in large double boiler over medium heat.
STir in half and half.
Add soup and blend until smooth.
Heat through, but do not boil.
Garnish with chives.