Best Tomato Soup with Cheddar Bay Dumplings Recipe
This tomato soup with cheddar bay dumplings is the perfect comfort food for a cozy night in. The rich, velvety soup pairs beautifully with the savory, cheesy dumplings, creating a hearty and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Soup:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 chopped sweet onion
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 43.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes, with liquid
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Dumplings:
- 11-ounce packet cheddar bay biscuit mix
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Cook the Base Ingredients: In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in chopped onion and cook until translucent. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Add Liquids and Seasonings: While stirring, slowly pour in chicken broth and canned tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Season with sugar, salt, and black pepper.
- Puree the Soup (Optional): If desired, puree the soup in batches until smooth. Return to pot and bring back to a simmer.
- Cook the Dumplings: Prepare biscuit mix and drop spoonfuls into simmering soup. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until dumplings are cooked through.
- Prepare Butter Sauce and Serve: Melt butter, mix with seasoning packet, and brush over dumplings. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can customize the soup by adding herbs or spices to suit your taste.
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1170mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Tomato Soup, Cheddar Bay Dumplings, Comfort Food, Soup Recipe
