1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup butter or margarine 2 cups chicken broth 2 cups beef broth 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup water 1 1/2 cups sauerkraut
rinsed and drained 4 cups milk 4 cups chopped, cooked corned beef 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese salt and pepper :
to taste Rye croutons -- optional Chop onion and celery. Transfer to Crock-Pot. Stir in broth and baking soda. Combine cornstarch and water and add to Crock-Pot. Stir in sauerkraut, milk, and corned beef. Cover and cook on High 4 to 5 hours. Stir in cheese and cook 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve. Garnish with croutons if de sired. Serves 12.