Reuben Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Melt butter in saucepan on medium heat.
2. 2
   Whisk in flour; cook about 4 min.
3. 3
   or until blond colored.
4. 4
   Do not brown the roux.
5. 5
   Cool.
6. 6
   Bring 2 qt.
7. 7
   of the reserved corned beef cooking liquid to a boil in large pot (or 1 qt.
8. 8
   cooking liquid for trial recipe).
9. 9
   Cook until liquid is reduced by 1/4.
10. 10
    Stir in milk; bring to a light boil.
11. 11
    Add roux; simmer 30 min., stirring occasionally.
12. 12
    Stir in corned beef; simmer 20 min.
13. 13
    Reduce heat to very low.
14. 14
    Stir in cheese, sauerkraut, dressing and caraway; simmer 10 min.
15. 15
    Portion 6 oz.
16. 16
    into each bowl and garnish with 2 Tbsp.
17. 17
    each croutons and cheese.