Description
Tomato soup with cheddar bay dumplings is the ultimate comfort food, delivering warmth and flavor in every spoonful. This dish combines rich, velvety tomato soup with fluffy, cheesy dumplings that are perfect for dipping. Ideal for chilly evenings or gatherings, this recipe is easy to prepare and promises to impress. Enjoy a delightful culinary experience that transforms simple ingredients into a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and diced tomatoes; cook until tomatoes soften (7-10 minutes).
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Add basil, oregano, salt, and pepper; let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and shredded cheddar cheese. Gradually add milk until a thick batter forms.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter into the simmering soup. Cover and cook for 10 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Serve hot in bowls, garnished with fresh herbs or extra cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg