Description
Tomato soup with cheddar bay dumplings is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This rich and creamy soup, infused with fresh basil, is paired with fluffy, cheesy dumplings that elevate the dish to a new level of deliciousness. Whether you’re reminiscing about childhood meals or looking to impress guests, this recipe offers warmth and nostalgia in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- 1. Sauté onions and garlic in melted butter over medium heat until fragrant.
- 2. Add diced tomatoes and vegetable broth; simmer for about 20 minutes until tomatoes break down.
- 3. Stir in heavy cream and fresh basil just before serving.
- 4. For dumplings, mix flour and baking powder in a bowl; fold in cheddar cheese, melted butter, and milk until just combined.
- 5. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling mixture onto the simmering soup. Cover and steam for 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 75mg