Best Tomato Soup with Cheddar Bay Dumplings
The Best Tomato Soup with Cheddar Bay Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food, combining the rich, creamy flavors of tomato soup with fluffy, cheesy dumplings. Perfect for chilly evenings or busy weeknights, this dish is both satisfying and simple to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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
- 11-ounce packet cheddar bay biscuit mix
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until soft.
- Stir in flour and cook for one minute to create a roux. Gradually whisk in chicken stock until smooth.
- Add diced tomatoes (with liquid), sugar, salt, and pepper; bring to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cheddar bay biscuit mix with water as per package instructions; stir gently.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter onto the simmering soup; cover and cook for an additional 10-12 minutes until dumplings are fluffy.
- Serve hot with optional garnishes like fresh basil or shredded cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 325g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg