Description
A heartwarming and comforting tomato soup paired with fluffy cheddar bay dumplings, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (for dumplings)
- 1/4 cup butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (thyme or basil), chopped
- 1/2 cup milk or almond milk
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Chop onions and mince garlic.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic.
- Add Tomatoes: Stir in tomatoes, crushing them slightly with a spoon. Season with salt, pepper, and bay leaves.
- Simmer: Allow to simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Incorporate Butter: Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Cheese and Herbs: Fold in shredded cheddar and chopped herbs.
- Form Dumplings: Stir in milk slowly to form a soft dough, then shape into small balls.
- Add Dumplings: Drop dumplings into simmering soup. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until dumplings rise and cook through.
- Remove Bay Leaves: Discard before serving.
Notes
Ensure to use fresh herbs for maximum flavor. Adjust the seasonings to your taste and feel free to add vegetables like mushrooms for an extra layer of taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: tomato soup, cheddar dumplings, comfort food, Italian soup, family recipe