1poundcooked corned beefchopped and trimmed of fat
8ouncesFrank’s sauerkrautdrained and rinsed
1small onionchopped
2clovesgarlicminced
1teaspoonoregano
1/4teaspoonwhite pepper
1bay leaf
1/3cupcold water
3Tablespoonscorn starch
2cupsshredded carrotschopped coarsely
12ouncessliced Swiss cheesecut into small pieces
1cupheavy cream
Instructions
In a 5 quart Dutch oven, combine chicken stock, sauerkraut, corned beef, onion, bay leaf, oregano and white pepper. Bring to boil and reduce heat, and simmer covered 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf.
Stir cornstarch into water. Add mixture to soup as well as the carrots. Cook and stir for a couple of minutes, soup will begin to thicken.
Reduce heat to low, add the Swiss and stir until combined and melted. Stir in cream. Heat through.
Serve topped with shredded Swiss cheese and Rye Croutons.