Tomato Soup with Cheddar Bay Dumplings Recipe
A comforting and hearty Tomato Soup with Cheddar Bay Dumplings combines rich, tangy tomato broth with cheesy, fluffy biscuit dumplings cooked right on top, making for a perfect warm meal that’s easy to prepare and delightful to eat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped (or canned diced tomatoes, 28 oz)
- 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Dumpling Ingredients
- 1 cup biscuit dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Soup Base: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add finely chopped onions and sauté until translucent, approximately 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add Tomatoes and Broth: Pour in chopped tomatoes and broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat and let it cook gently for about 20 minutes to develop flavors. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix Dumpling Dough: In a bowl, combine biscuit dough, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, dried parsley, and salt. Mix gently until combined without overworking.
- Cook Dumplings on Soup: Drop spoonfuls of the cheddar biscuit dough carefully onto the simmering soup surface. Cover the pot with a lid and cook for 12-15 minutes until dumplings are puffed, cooked through, and cheese melted inside.
- Serve: Ladle the hot tomato soup into bowls, ensuring each serving has several cheesy dumplings. Garnish with additional parsley if desired and enjoy warm.
Notes
- Use fresh tomatoes for the best flavor, but canned tomatoes are a convenient substitute.
- Adjust the seasoning of the soup before adding dumplings to ensure balanced taste.
- Dumplings should not be stirred after adding, to allow them to cook properly on top of the soup.
- This recipe can be made vegetarian by using vegetable broth.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the soup base.
Keywords: tomato soup, cheddar dumplings, biscuit dough, comfort food, easy soup recipe
