REUBEN CHOWDER

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"If you like Reuben sandwiches, you'll be delighted with the flavor of this unusual soup," assures Iola Egle of McCook, Nebraska. Crunchy rye bread croutons top a hearty bread of convenient canned soups, sauerkraut, corned beef and mozzarella cheese.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
3 slices rye bread
1 can (11 ounces) condensed nacho cheese soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
3 cups whole milk
1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
3/4 pound deli corned beef, diced
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Butter bread on both sides; cube. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 6-8 minutes or until browned. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the soups, milk, sauerkraut and corned beef; cook and stir over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until heated through. Add cheese; stir until melted. Top with croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 1532mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.