pam's reuben sandwich chowder for 2

Name: Pam's Reuben Sandwich Chowder for 2
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/3 cup(s) chopped onion; 1/4 cup(s) fine chopped celery; 2 tablespoon(s) butter or oil; 2 small potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes (3"dia); 1 can(s) low sodium chicken broth; 1 medium bayleaf; 1/2 teaspoon(s) lightly crushed caraway seed; 1/2 can(s) processed corn beef (reserve the rest for corn beef hash); 1 tablespoon(s) sweet pickle relish; 1 tablespoon(s) catsup; 1/4 cup(s) drained sauerkraut; 1 cup(s) heavy cream, half and half or whole milk; 4 slice(s) swiss flavored american cheese or 2 oz shredded gruyere; - salt (i didn't use any) and pepper to taste

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Pam Ellingson

Wichita, KS

Updated on Nov 29, 2011

One of our new members, Sylvia Hacker (nmgirl), posted a comment in "What's For Dinner" saying she and her husband were going to have corned beef chowder for supper. I got inspired and this is what I came up with. If you like Reubens, you will like this one.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 2 to 3 large bowls

Ingredients

1/3 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup fine chopped celery
2 tablespoons butter or oil
2 small potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes (3"dia)
1 can low sodium chicken broth
1 medium bayleaf
1/2 teaspoon lightly crushed caraway seed
1/2 can processed corn beef (reserve the rest for corn beef hash)
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon catsup
1/4 cup drained sauerkraut
1 cup heavy cream, half and half or whole milk
4 slices swiss flavored american cheese or 2 oz shredded gruyere
- salt (i didn't use any) and pepper to taste

How To Make pam's reuben sandwich chowder for 2

Step 1

In a small saucepan, melt butter and add chopped onion and celery. Saute until translucent and softened. Add the cubed potatoes, broth, bay leaf and caraway seed. Turn to medium and simmer until potatoes are cooked, 10-15 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and discard.

Step 2

Add corned beef, catsup, pickle relish and sauerkraut. (you might want to rinse the kraut and drain it if you find it too sour) Cook over medium 5-10 minutes. Pour in the cream/milk and let heat til it steams.
Step 3

When chowder is steaming, stir in the cheese to melt. Taste and adjust seasonings. (If you want a thicker chowder, you can make a small amount of butter and flour roux in the microwave and add it to the steaming soup.) Cook until thickened, and raw flour taste is gone. Serve in bowls or chowder mugs with oyster crackers, saltines or buttered rye bread toast.
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