"When we're lucky (or have been good—I'm not certain which), this soup is served in the staff cafeteria at my high school, where I am a media specialist. The cooks have served it for years, and it remains a special favorite. —Mary Lindell, Sanford, Michigan..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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1/2 cup sliced celery
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 cup chicken broth
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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2 tablespoons water
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3/4 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
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2 cups half-and-half cream
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2 cups chopped cooked corned beef
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1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Rye croutons, optional