Hearty Tomato Soup with Cheddar Bay Dumplings
Hearty Tomato Soup with Cheddar Bay Dumplings is a warm and comforting dish that combines the rich flavors of ripe tomatoes and aromatic herbs with fluffy, cheesy dumplings. Perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings, this soup promises to envelop you in cozy goodness with each delicious spoonful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ¾ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in tomatoes and vegetable broth; add oregano and basil. Simmer for 15 minutes until tomatoes soften.
- Blend the soup until smooth; return to low heat and stir in heavy cream.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, cheddar cheese, and milk to form a soft dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough into the simmering soup. Cover and steam for about 10 minutes until fluffy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg