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Cheese Dumpling Tomato Soup

Cozy Cheese Dumpling Tomato Soup for Heartwarming Nights

This Cheese Dumpling Tomato Soup is a heartwarming dish perfect for chilly nights, combining rich tomato flavors with fluffy cheese dumplings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Dumpling Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dumplings
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese Substitution: Cottage cheese blended until smooth can be used.
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Substitution: Mascarpone or a combination of cream cheese and sour cream.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Adjust amount if dough is too wet or dry.
  • 2 large eggs
For the Soup Base
  • 1 can canned crushed tomatoes Substitution: Fresh tomatoes can be used but may yield a thinner soup.
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • to garnish fresh basil
  • to garnish fresh parsley

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • mixing bowl
  • scooper
  • ladle

Method
 

Soup Preparation
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in canned crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Season with salt and black pepper, then simmer for 20-25 minutes.
Dumpling Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan, and eggs. Mix until smooth.
  2. Gradually add all-purpose flour until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
  3. Lightly flour hands, scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per dumpling, and roll into balls.
Cooking
  1. Drop dumplings into the simmering soup, spaced evenly. Cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes.
  2. Carefully turn the dumplings and continue cooking for an additional 8-10 minutes until puffed and golden.
Serving
  1. Ladle soup into bowls, including dumplings. Garnish with fresh basil, parsley, and olive oil.
  2. Enjoy this comforting soup!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Ensure dumpling dough is sticky but manageable. Store soup base separately from dumplings if making ahead to maintain texture.

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