Best Tomato Soup with Cheddar Bay Dumplings Recipe
A comforting and flavorful tomato soup with a twist – cheddar bay dumplings add a cheesy and savory element to this classic dish. Perfect for a cozy night in or as a starter for a special meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Tomato 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
For the Cheddar Bay 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, cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Add Liquids and Seasonings: Slowly pour in chicken broth and canned tomatoes while stirring. Bring to a boil, then simmer. Season with sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Puree the Soup (Optional): Blend soup for smooth texture if desired. Return to pot and simmer.
- Cook the Dumplings: Prepare biscuit mix per package instructions. Drop spoonfuls into simmering soup. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes.
- Prepare Butter Sauce and Serve: Melt 2 tablespoons butter, mix with seasoning packet, brush over dumplings. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Tomato soup, Cheddar bay dumplings, Comfort food, Soup recipe
