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Tomato Soup with Cheddar Bay Dumplings

Cozy Tomato Soup with Cheddar Bay Dumplings for Chilly Days

This comforting Tomato Soup with Cheddar Bay Dumplings is a soulful meal perfect for chilly evenings, offering warmth and nostalgia in every bowl.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Adds richness and flavor
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Flour Essential for creating a roux
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Can substitute with vegetable broth for a vegetarian option
  • 2 cans Fire-Roasted Tomatoes Offers acidity and a robust flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Balances acidity
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground enhances taste
For the Dumplings
  • 1 cup Biscuit Mix The base for dumplings
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded
  • 1 packet Seasoning Use a homemade blend if desired

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Immersion Blender
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat in a large pot. Add 1 chopped yellow onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  2. Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of flour and stir continuously for about 1 minute to create a roux.
  3. Gradually pour in 4 cups of chicken broth while stirring to create a smooth mixture. Add 2 cans of fire-roasted tomatoes.
  4. Add 1 tablespoon of sugar, 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, and salt to taste. Let the soup simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes.
  5. Blend half the soup until smooth and return it to the pot. Heat gently on low for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Prepare the dumplings according to package directions, mixing biscuit mix with shredded cheddar cheese and wet ingredients.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter into the simmering soup. Cover the pot and let them cook for 15-20 minutes.
  8. Melt another 2 tablespoons of butter with a dash of seasoning and brush it over the dumplings.
  9. Ladle the soup into bowls, ensuring each serving has fluffy dumplings. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Consider using sharp cheddar for a more robust flavor in the dumplings. Let the soup rest briefly before serving to enhance flavors.

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