Description
Experience the ultimate comfort with this Creamy Tomato Soup, elevated by tender, melt-in-your-mouth cheese dumplings. This heartwarming twist on a beloved classic is designed to soothe the soul and delight the palate.
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
- In a large pot, sauté the diced yellow onion until translucent (about 5-7 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Stir in the chopped ripe tomatoes, vegetable broth, and fresh basil or oregano (if using). Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 20-25 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Carefully blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender. Stir in the heavy cream, then season generously with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed. Keep the soup on a very low simmer while preparing dumplings.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour and 1 tsp baking powder. Add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and mix well. Gradually add 2-3 tablespoons of water or vegetable broth (from the soup) until a soft, sticky dough forms. Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- Bring the seasoned tomato soup back to a gentle, steady simmer. Carefully drop spoonfuls (about 1-inch diameter) of the cheese dumpling dough directly into the simmering soup. Don’t crowd the pot. Cover tightly and cook for 10-15 minutes without peeking, allowing the steam to cook them through until puffed and tender.
- Once dumplings are cooked, give the soup a final gentle stir. Ladle the hearty Creamy Tomato Soup with Cheese Dumplings into warm bowls. Garnish with extra fresh basil or shredded cheddar cheese if desired, and serve immediately for a truly comforting meal.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg