Description
Tomato Soup with Cheddar Bay Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food, combining luscious tomato flavors with fluffy, cheesy dumplings. This delightful dish is perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings, offering a creamy texture and savory notes that will satisfy every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 20 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, garlic powder, and parsley. Fold in cheddar cheese.
- Mix milk and melted butter before adding to dry ingredients; stir until combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter onto simmering soup. Cover and cook for approximately 15 minutes until dumplings are puffy and cooked through.
- Serve hot with fresh parsley as a garnish if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: <0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg