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Wholesome Tomato Soup with Cheddar Bay Dumplings

This comforting tomato soup combines bright roasted flavors with fluffy cheddar bay dumplings, perfect for a cozy night in.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For sautéing aromatics
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste To enhance tomato flavor
  • 1 can canned tomatoes, chopped Use whole peeled or roasted for depth
  • 4 cups broth Chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 teaspoon sugar To balance acidity
  • 1 teaspoon mixed herbs Dried thyme, basil, or Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup heavy cream (optional) For a richer finish
For the Dumplings
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Adjust based on broth used
  • 1/4 cup chopped chives For flavor in dumplings
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted Use plant-based for dairy-free version
  • 1/2 cup milk Can use dairy-free alternatives
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated Use sharp cheddar for best flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil until translucent.
  2. Add the tomato paste and cook briefly to remove raw flavor.
  3. Stir in chopped canned tomatoes, broth, sugar, and herbs; simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  4. Purée to preferred texture using an immersion blender or regular blender.
Dumpling Preparation
  1. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, chives, melted butter, milk, and cheddar in a bowl.
  2. Make a sticky dumpling batter.
Cooking
  1. Drop tablespoon-sized dollops of batter into gently simmering soup.
  2. Cover and cook without stirring until dumplings are puffed and firm, about 10-12 minutes.
  3. Finish with a splash of cream or a knob of butter; adjust seasoning.
  4. Ladle soup into bowls with two to three dumplings each.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

For a heartier meal, consider adding cooked pasta or sausage. The soup can be frozen for up to 3 months without the dumplings.

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