Description
Warm up your evenings with a delightful bowl of Tomato Soup with Cheese Dumplings, a comforting dish that’s as easy to prepare as it is delicious. This recipe features a rich tomato base infused with aromatic herbs and topped with fluffy cheese dumplings, making it a perfect choice for cozy nights or gatherings with friends. Not only does it warm the soul, but it’s also visually appealing, sure to impress everyone at the table. In just about 50 minutes, you can create this hearty meal that blends sweet tomatoes and creamy cheese flavors into one satisfying experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp fresh basil or oregano (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent; add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in chopped tomatoes and vegetable broth. Season with salt and pepper, then simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender and return to heat. Stir in the heavy cream until combined.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, shredded cheese, salt, and herbs; gradually add water to form a soft dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling mixture into the simmering soup, cover, and steam for 10-15 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil or extra cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg