INGREDIENTS
1
carton low-sodium chicken or beef stock
1 lb
cooked corned beef or pastrami, diced, fat removed
1 8 ounce package
sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
1
yellow onion, chopped
4
carrots, chopped
3 cloves
garlic, minced
1 tsp
oregano
1
bay leaf
1/3 cup
cold water
1/4 cup
cornstarch
1 cup
heavy cream
1 12 ounce package
Swiss cheese, sliced
2 tbsp
extra-virgin olive oil
Croutons:
6
slices marbled rye bread
2 tbsp
extra-virgin olive oil or butter, melted
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper,