Best Tomato Soup with Cheddar Bay Dumplings Recipe
A comforting and flavorful tomato soup enhanced with cheddar bay biscuit dumplings, combining a rich tomato base with savory, cheesy dumplings for a delightful meal perfect for any season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering and Baking (dumplings in soup)
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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For the 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
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 the onion is translucent. Add in flour and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Add Liquids and Seasonings: While stirring, slowly pour in chicken broth and canned tomatoes. Continue to stir until the mixture is smooth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Season with a pinch of sugar, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- Puree the Soup (Optional): If you prefer a smooth soup, divide the soup into two portions and puree each portion separately in a blender until smooth. Return the pureed soup to the pot and bring it back up to a simmer.
- Cook the Dumplings: Prepare the biscuit mix according to the package directions. Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit batter into the simmering soup until all the batter is used. Cover the pot and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the dumplings are no longer doughy. Remove the pot from heat.
- Prepare Butter Sauce and Serve: Prepare the butter sauce by melting 2 tablespoons of butter and mixing it with the seasoning packet provided. Drizzle or spread the butter sauce over the cooked dumplings before serving to enhance flavor.
Notes
- Pureeing the soup is optional depending on your texture preference.
- Use low-sodium chicken stock if you want to reduce sodium content.
- Ensure dumplings are fully cooked to avoid doughiness.
- Serve with fresh herbs like parsley or basil for added freshness.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken stock with vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl with dumplings (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: tomato soup, cheddar bay dumplings, comfort food, easy soup recipe, cheesy dumplings, savory tomato soup
