Tomato Soup with Cheddar Bay Dumplings
Tomato Soup with Cheddar Bay Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. This heartwarming dish features a velvety tomato soup paired with fluffy, cheesy dumplings that will warm your soul. With rich flavors from ripe tomatoes and fresh herbs, each spoonful is a cozy hug in a bowl. Perfect for solo dinners or impressing guests, this delightful recipe is quick and easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add diced tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in basil and oregano; let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth or leave slightly chunky as desired.
- Stir in heavy cream, then drop spoonfuls of the dumpling mixture (flour, baking powder, cheese) into the simmering soup.
- Cook until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through (about 10 minutes). Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 386
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 56mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, consider adding cooked bacon bits or swapping cheddar for pepper jack cheese. - This dish can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.