Description
A cozy and delicious tomato soup paired with cheesy cheddar bay dumplings, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Add the dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Keep the soup warm on low heat while preparing the dumplings.
- For the dumplings, preheat the oven to 425°F. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder.
- Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese. In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk and melted butter, then pour into the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve the warm tomato soup in bowls, topped with the cheddar bay dumplings and garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the soup while simmering.
- Substitute the cheddar cheese in the dumplings with mozzarella or pepper jack for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl with dumplings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg