Description
Indulge in the warmth of this Best Tomato Soup with Cheddar Bay Dumplings. Fresh tomatoes simmered to perfection create a rich, flavorful base, complemented by fluffy, cheesy dumplings that melt in your mouth. This comforting dish is perfect for cozy dinners or family gatherings, evoking nostalgia and joy with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup milk
- Fresh herbs (basil or thyme) for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil. Sauté the diced onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and blend until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender (caution: hot liquid).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cheddar cheese. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Stir in milk until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter onto the simmering soup. Cover tightly and steam for about 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Once dumplings have doubled in size, garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering and Steaming
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 340g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg