Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Best Tomato Soup with Cheddar Bay Dumplings, a perfect dish for chilly days or cozy gatherings. This delightful recipe features a rich tomato base enhanced by sweet onions and topped with fluffy, cheesy dumplings that are sure to please everyone at the table.
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 (for dumplings)
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the chopped sweet onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the flour while stirring continuously for about 1 minute to create a roux. Gradually pour in the chicken stock while whisking to combine smoothly.
- Add canned diced tomatoes (with their liquid), sugar, salt, and pepper to the pot. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Prepare the dumpling mixture according to package instructions, adding water or milk along with melted butter until combined without overmixing.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter onto the soup surface, cover, and cook for an additional 15 minutes until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg