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Sauerkraut Soup #2, w/corned beef

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Sauerkraut Soup #2, w/corned beef

1 cup sauerkraut, well drained
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
3 Tablespoons butter
1/4 cup unsifted flour
3 cups water
4 teaspoons beef flavored bouillon or beef bouillon cubes
1/2 pound corned beef, shredded
3 cups half and half
1, 12 ounce package shredded Swiss cheese
6 to 8 slices rye or pumpernickel bread,
...toasted and cut into quarters

In a large saucepan cook onion and celery in butter
until tender.
Stir in flour until smooth.
Gradually stir in water and bouillon and bring to boil.
Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 5 minutes.
Add corned beef, sauerkraut, half and half and 1 cup cheese.
Cook 30 minutes until slightly thickened, stirring frequently.
Ladle into 8 oven-proof bowls.
Top each with toasted bread and 1/2 cup
cheese.
Broil until cheese melts.
Serve immediately.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes