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Best Tomato Soup with Cheddar Bay Dumplings Recipe

Best Tomato Soup with Cheddar Bay Dumplings Recipe
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This comforting Best Tomato Soup with Cheddar Bay Dumplings recipe combines a rich, savory tomato soup base with fluffy, flavorful cheddar bay biscuit dumplings. Perfect for cozy dinners, this soup balances sweetness and tang from diced tomatoes, enhanced by a buttery onion roux and finished with cheesy, herb-infused dumplings for a deliciously satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Soup Base

  • 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

  1. Cook the Base Ingredients: In a large pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the chopped sweet onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to soften and release sweetness.
  2. Make the Roux: Sprinkle in 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour with the onion, stirring constantly for about 1 minute to cook the raw flour taste and form a roux, which will thicken the soup.
  3. Add Liquids and Seasonings: Slowly pour in 3 cups of chicken stock and the entire can of diced tomatoes with their liquid, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add 1 teaspoon sugar, 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper to balance flavors and season the soup.
  4. Puree the Soup (Optional): For a smooth texture, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a blender and puree until smooth. Return the pureed soup to the pot and keep it simmering gently.
  5. Cook the Dumplings: Prepare the cheddar bay biscuit mix according to the package instructions (usually by adding water). Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough into the simmering soup. Cover the pot and let cook for 15-20 minutes without lifting the lid, until the dumplings are fully cooked through and fluffy.
  6. Prepare Butter Sauce: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and mix it with the seasoning packet from the cheddar bay biscuit mix to create a flavorful butter sauce.
  7. Serve: Brush the melted seasoned butter over the cooked dumplings in the soup. Ladle the soup with dumplings into bowls and serve hot for a cozy and delicious meal.

Notes

  • The soup can be pureed or left chunky depending on your preference.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken stock with vegetable stock.
  • Do not lift the lid while dumplings are cooking to ensure they steam and cook evenly.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste after cooking the soup and dumplings.
  • Use a blender with a vent or allow steam to escape when pureeing hot soup to avoid accidents.

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Keywords: tomato soup, cheddar bay dumplings, comfort food, easy soup recipe, cheesy dumplings, homemade soup, autumn recipes

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